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Allwes Family History

Allwes 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: Alles, Allen, Allis, Valles, Balles, Allred, Ballweg, Alley, Galles

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Where is the Allwes family from?

You can see how Allwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allwes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Allwes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Allwes families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Allwes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Allwes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allwes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allwes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Allwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allwes 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 Allwes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Allwes. For the veterans among your Allwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allwes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Allwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Allwes in 1965 was 90, and 65 in 1999.

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