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Allwin Family History

Allwin 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: Alwin, Allin, Allain, Allwein, Allwine, Allen, Baldwin, Allman, Albin

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Where is the Allwin family from?

You can see how Allwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Allwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Allwin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Allwin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Allwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Allwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembly were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allwin. 100% of Allwin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Allwin women worked as an Assembly. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembly
    100%
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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Allwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allwin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Allwin. 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 228 military records available for the last name Allwin. For the veterans among your Allwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allwin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Allwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Allwin in 1960 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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