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Jadwin Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Jeudwine from the Old French personal name Gelduin (see Juden ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jasin, Hadwin, Jadin, Darwin, Sjodin, Tassin, Cain, Alwin, Kadin

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Where is the Jadwin family from?

You can see how Jadwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jadwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jadwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Jadwin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jadwin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jadwin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jadwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jadwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jadwin. 32% of Jadwin men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Jadwin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jadwin were Salesman and Cashier. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Dancing Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Jadwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jadwin 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Jadwin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 472 military records available for the last name Jadwin. For the veterans among your Jadwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jadwin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jadwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jadwin in 1956 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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