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Fawin Family History

Fawin 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: Falin, Fain, Farin, Fagin, Fabin, Sawin, Gavin, Hain, Bain, Fan

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Where is the Fawin family from?

You can see how Fawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fawin family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Fawin families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Fawin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fawin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fawin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Fawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fawin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fawin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fawin. For the veterans among your Fawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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