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Kwan Family History

Kwan Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin and Cantonese form of the surname 關 and also alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 管 and 官 see Guan.

Korean: variant of Kwŏn (see Kwon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kwan family from?

You can see how Kwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kwan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kwan family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kwan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Kwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwan 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 Kwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kwan. 20% of Kwan men worked as a Waiter and 34% of Kwan women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kwan were Cook and Nurse.

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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

  • Waiter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Partner
    16%
  • Cook
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwan 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Kwan. 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 563 military records available for the last name Kwan. For the veterans among your Kwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kwan in 1960 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kwan 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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