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Cwi Family History

Cwi Name 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: Chi, Cai, Cui, Cwik, Ji, Li, Wu, Chu, Shi, Cho

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Where is the Cwi family from?

You can see how Cwi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwi family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Cwi families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cwi's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cwi families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cwi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cwi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Cwi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwi 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cwi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cwi. For the veterans among your Cwi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cwi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cwi in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 2002.

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