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Kwan Family History

Kwan Name Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin and Cantonese form of the surname 關 and also alternative Mandarin form of the surnames 管 and 官 see Guan 1- Korean: variant of Kwŏn (see Kwon ).

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


Similar surnames: Kwon, Kuan, Wan, Kan, Kean, Kwak, Ban, Shan, Kain, Ewan

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Where is the Kwan family from?

You can see how Kwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kwan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kwan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kwan families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kwan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kwan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cook was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kwan. 38% of Kwan men worked as a Cook. .

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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 1921

  • Cook
    38%
  • Labourer
    38%
  • Kitchen Help
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kwan 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Kwan. 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 563 military records available for the last name Kwan. For the veterans among your Kwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kwan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kwan in 1960 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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