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Balnawes Family History

Balnawes 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: Banales, Barnes, Blades, Balles, Baines, Balas, Ballweg, Ballas

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Where is the Balnawes family from?

You can see how Balnawes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balnawes family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Balnawes families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balnawes's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Balnawes families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Balnawes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balnawes 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Balnawes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Balnawes. For the veterans among your Balnawes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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