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Alwine Family History

Alwine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Allwein. Compare Allwine.

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


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Where is the Alwine family from?

You can see how Alwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alwine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alwine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Alwine families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Alwine's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Alwine families in 1911.
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What did your Alwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alwine. 31% of Alwine men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Alwine women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alwine were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Alwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alwine 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Alwine. 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 977 military records available for the last name Alwine. For the veterans among your Alwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alwine lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Alwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Alwine in 1945 was 20, and 79 in 2004.

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