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Bawhell Family History

Bawhell 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: Bagwell, Bothell, Barrell, Bowell, Banwell, Barkell, Baswell, Sawtell

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Where is the Bawhell family from?

You can see how Bawhell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawhell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Bawhell families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bawhell's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bawhell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bawhell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawhell 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 Bawhell. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bawhell. For the veterans among your Bawhell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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