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Iwais Family History

Iwais 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: Iwai, Wais, Wass, Idris, Rais, Swain, Imai, Waas, Iwata, Lais

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Iwais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwais 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Iwais. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Iwais. For the veterans among your Iwais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwais lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Iwais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Iwais in 1991 was 69, and 75 in 2001.

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