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Iwerson Family History

Iwerson 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: Iverson, Person, Iversen, Merson, Ingerson, Akerson, Einerson

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Where is the Iwerson family from?

You can see how Iwerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iwerson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Iwerson family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwerson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Iwerson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Iwerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwerson 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Iwerson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Iwerson. For the veterans among your Iwerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwerson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Iwerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Iwerson in 1979 was 81, and 90 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwerson 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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