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Gawens Family History

Gawens 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: Gatens, Gowens, Gates, Gans, Gareis, Bauwens, Gawel, Galen, Bowens

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Where is the Gawens family from?

You can see how Gawens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gawens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Gawens families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Gawens's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Gawens families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gawens 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 105 census records available for the last name Gawens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawens 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Gawens. 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 53 military records available for the last name Gawens. For the veterans among your Gawens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Gawens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gawens in 1973 was 90, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawens 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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