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Gwan Family History

Gwan 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: Guan, Gan, Swan, Wan, Gran, Gowan, Gean, Kwan, Awan, Iwan

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Where is the Gwan family from?

You can see how Gwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Gwan family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gwan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Gwan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwan 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 Gwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwan. 100% of Gwan men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Gwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwan 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Gwan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Gwan. For the veterans among your Gwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Gwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gwan in 1977 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwan 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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