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Arwan Family History

Arwan Surname 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: Arman, Awan, Arian, Adrian, Arras, Organ, Bryan, Karman, Swan, Harman

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Where is the Arwan family from?

You can see how Arwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arwan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arwan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Arwan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Arwan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Arwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arwan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Arwan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Arwan. For the veterans among your Arwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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