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Iwano Family History

Iwano 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: Iwan, Wang, Hwang, Kano, Swan, Wand, Wan, Tiano, Wann, Iwai

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Where is the Iwano family from?

You can see how Iwano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Iwano family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Iwano's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Iwano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iwano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Iwano. 100% of Iwano men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Iwano women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Iwano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Iwano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwano 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Iwano. 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 52 military records available for the last name Iwano. For the veterans among your Iwano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwano lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Iwano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Iwano in 1976 was 86, and 89 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwano 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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