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Gwins Family History

Gwins 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: Goins, Gowins, Gwin, Gwinn, Gains, Wing, Grine, Wind, Lins, Mains

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Where is the Gwins family from?

You can see how Gwins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gwins family living in Cardiganshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwins's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Gwins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwins 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 Gwins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwins. 43% of Gwins men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gwins women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwins were Farm Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Gwins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Gwins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwins 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gwins. 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 57 military records available for the last name Gwins. For the veterans among your Gwins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwins lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Gwins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gwins in 1979 was 63, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwins 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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