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Arwashan Family History

Arwashan 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: Pradhan, Trahan, Arshad, Creasman, Crahan, Washam, Arnason, Prashad

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Where is the Arwashan family from?

You can see how Arwashan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arwashan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Arwashan family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Arwashan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Arwashan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Arwashan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arwashan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Arwashan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Arwashan. For the veterans among your Arwashan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arwashan lifespan?

Average Arwashan life expectancy in 1970 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arwashan 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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