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Baway Family History

Baway 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: Balay, Bawa, Bara, Basa, Baba, Barak, Bay, Balan, Bala, Sawa

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Where is the Baway family from?

You can see how Baway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baway family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Baway families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Baway's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Baway families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Baway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baway 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Baway. 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 3 military records available for the last name Baway. For the veterans among your Baway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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