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Bawkman Family History

Bawkman 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: Backman, Barkman, Bowman, Packman, Aikman, Hackman, Jackman, Markman

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Where is the Bawkman family from?

You can see how Bawkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawkman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bawkman families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Bawkman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bawkman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bawkman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bawkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawkman 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 Bawkman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bawkman. For the veterans among your Bawkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawkman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bawkman

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