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Awana Family History

Awana 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: Arana, Awan, Akana, Wang, Rana, Dana, Hwang, Swan, Arata, Araya

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Where is the Awana family from?

You can see how Awana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awana family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Awana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Awana families living in Hawaii. This was about 18% of all the recorded Awana's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Awana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Awana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Awana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist Helper and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Awana. 25% of Awana men worked as a Machinist Helper and 100% of Awana women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Machinist Helper
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Draftsman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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What Awana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Awana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awana 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Awana. 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 138 military records available for the last name Awana. For the veterans among your Awana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awana lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Awana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Awana in 1960 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

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