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Kiwan Family History

Kiwan 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: Kirwan, Kwan, Iwan, Kwon, Kan, Kinman, Kazan, Swan, Kinn, Qian

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kiwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiwan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kiwan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kiwan. For the veterans among your Kiwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiwan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Kiwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kiwan in 1973 was 62, and 72 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiwan 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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