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Eswan Family History

Eswan 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: Swan, Ewan, Shan, Osman, Span, Wan, Edwin, Elman, Swain, Swab

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Where is the Eswan family from?

You can see how Eswan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eswan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Eswan families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Eswan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Eswan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Eswan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Eswan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eswan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eswan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Eswan. For the veterans among your Eswan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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