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Dwin Family History

Dwin 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: Duin, Din, Edwin, Dain, Dein, Win, Dwan, Gwin, Ewin, Hain

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Where is the Dwin family from?

You can see how Dwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Dwin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dwin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dwin. 34% of Dwin men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwin 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Dwin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 875 military records available for the last name Dwin. For the veterans among your Dwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dwin in 1963 was 76, and 62 in 2004.

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