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Iwase Family History

Iwase 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: Hase, Wass, Rase, Kase, Wade, Chase, Wale, Pease, Wise, Iwai

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Where is the Iwase family from?

You can see how Iwase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwase family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Iwase families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Iwase families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwase's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Iwase families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Iwase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwase 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Iwase. 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 28 military records available for the last name Iwase. For the veterans among your Iwase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwase lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Iwase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Iwase in 1967 was 84, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwase 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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