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Dywan Family History

Dywan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dewan, Dwan, Dynan, Yan, Dean, Duan, Yuan, Swan, Lyman, Dinan

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Where is the Dywan family from?

You can see how Dywan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dywan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Dywan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Dywan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dywan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dywan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dywan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dywan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dywan. 100% of Dywan men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Dywan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dywan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Dywan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Dywan. For the veterans among your Dywan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dywan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dywan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dywan in 1966 was 61, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dywan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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