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Iwo Family History

Iwo 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: Ito, Igo, Wu, Ko, Cho, Im, Bao, Kwon, So, Guo

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Where is the Iwo family from?

You can see how Iwo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwo family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Iwo family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Iwo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Iwo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwo 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 Iwo. 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 138 military records available for the last name Iwo. For the veterans among your Iwo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwo lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Iwo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Iwo in 1980 was 95, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwo 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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