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Allowan Family History

Allowan Name 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: Alloway, Allman, Alleman, Galloway, Allan, Halloran, Allaway, Allaman

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Where is the Allowan family from?

You can see how Allowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allowan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Allowan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Allowan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Allowan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Allowan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allowan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Allowan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Allowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allowan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Allowan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Allowan. For the veterans among your Allowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allowan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Allowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Allowan in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 1996.

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