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Miwa Family History

Miwa 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: Mira, Niwa, Mina, Mita, Mika, Miya, Miga, Ma, Min, Mill

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Where is the Miwa family from?

You can see how Miwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miwa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Miwa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Miwa families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Miwa's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Miwa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miwa 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 Miwa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Miwa. 20% of Miwa men worked as a Secretary and 50% of Miwa women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Miwa were Proprietor and House Maid.

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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

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • House Maid
    50%

What Miwa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Miwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miwa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Miwa. 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 134 military records available for the last name Miwa. For the veterans among your Miwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miwa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Miwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Miwa in 1954 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Miwa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miwa 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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