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Iwanson Family History

Iwanson 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: Swanson, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Wason, Evanson, Swanston

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Where is the Iwanson family from?

You can see how Iwanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwanson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Iwanson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Iwanson families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Iwanson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Iwanson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwanson 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 Iwanson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Iwanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwanson 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Iwanson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Iwanson. For the veterans among your Iwanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iwanson

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