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Jodwin Family History

Jodwin 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: Jodoin, Jadwin, Godwin, Joslin, Bodin, Edwin, Godin, Godkin, Bodkin

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Where is the Jodwin family from?

You can see how Jodwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jodwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jodwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Jodwin family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jodwin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jodwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jodwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jodwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jodwin. 100% of Jodwin men worked as a Weaver.

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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 1921

  • Weaver
    100%

What Jodwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Jodwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jodwin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Jodwin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jodwin. For the veterans among your Jodwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jodwin lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Jodwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jodwin in 1977 was 68, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jodwin 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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