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Jarwin Family History

Jarwin 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: Darwin, Jardin, Harwin, Jadwin, Jarmin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Carlin

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Where is the Jarwin family from?

You can see how Jarwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jarwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jarwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Jarwin family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Jarwin's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Jarwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jarwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jarwin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Jarwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jarwin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jarwin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jarwin. For the veterans among your Jarwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jarwin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Jarwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jarwin in 1969 was 85, and 83 in 1999.

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