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Cwon Family History

Cwon 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: Chon, Kwon, Won, Coon, Cron, Son, Cho, Chong, Yon, Lyon

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwon 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 Cwon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Cwon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cwon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cwon. For the veterans among your Cwon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Cwon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cwon in 1969 was 85, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cwon 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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