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Iwanow Family History

Iwanow 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: Sanow, Janow, Iwan, Ivanov, Wang, Hwang, Kano, Swan, Wand, Wan

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Where is the Iwanow family from?

You can see how Iwanow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwanow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Iwanow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Iwanow families living in Texas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Iwanow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Iwanow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwanow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Iwanow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iwanow. 100% of Iwanow women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Iwanow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwanow 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Iwanow. 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 480 military records available for the last name Iwanow. For the veterans among your Iwanow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwanow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Iwanow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Iwanow in 1960 was 60, and 81 in 2003.

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