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Iwan Family History

Iwan Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Iwan Polish spelling of the Slavic name Ivan (see John).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Iwan family from?

You can see how Iwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Iwan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Iwan families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Iwan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Iwan families in 1891.
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What did your Iwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Iwan. 100% of Iwan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Iwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Iwan. 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 370 military records available for the last name Iwan. For the veterans among your Iwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Iwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Iwan in 1962 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwan 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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