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Gawin Family History

Gawin Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly an adaptation of a German name beginning with Gau- or a derivative of the Polish personal name Gaweł (see Gawel).

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


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Where is the Gawin family from?

You can see how Gawin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gawin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gawin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 28 Gawin families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gawin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gawin families in 1911.
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What did your Gawin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gawin. 22% of Gawin men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Gawin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gawin were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Gawin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gawin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gawin 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Gawin. 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 592 military records available for the last name Gawin. For the veterans among your Gawin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gawin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Gawin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gawin in 1961 was 38, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gawin 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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