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Alwin Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Alwin or Elwin, a falling together of various Old English personal names: Ælfwine ‘elf friend’, Æ{dh}elwine ‘noble friend’, Ealdwine ‘old friend’, and others.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Alvin, Albin, Unwin, Baldwin, Askin, Allin, Aldi, Harwin, Atkin, Lein

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Alwin Family Origin

Where is the Alwin family from?

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You can see how Alwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alwin families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Alwin families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Alwin's in the UK. London had the highest population of Alwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Alwin Family Occupations

What did your Alwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assistant Foreman Gnt Making and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Alwin. 6% of Alwin men worked as an Assistant Foreman Gnt Making and 56% of Alwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alwin were Caretaker Flats and Companion Help

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Assistant Foreman Gnt Making
    6%
  • Asst Foreman (engineer)
    6%
  • Bus Driver
    6%
  • Caretaker Flats
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Assistant School Teacher
    4%
  • Assistant Teacher L C C
    4%
  • Companion Help
    4%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Alwin Historical Records

What Alwin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Alwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alwin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 524 immigration records available for the last name Alwin. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Alwin. For the veterans among your Alwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Alwin Life Expectancy

What is the average Alwin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Alwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Alwin in 1960 was 38, and 57 in 2004.

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