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Alwyn Family History

Alwyn Surname Meaning

see Alwin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Alwyn family from?

You can see how Alwyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alwyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Alwyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Alwyn family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Alwyn's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alwyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alwyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alwyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alwyn. 100% of Alwyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Alwyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Alwyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alwyn 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Alwyn. 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 55 military records available for the last name Alwyn. For the veterans among your Alwyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alwyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Alwyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Alwyn in 1971 was 75, and 71 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alwyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alwyn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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