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Blewen Family History

Blewen 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: Blegen, Leven, Mcewen, Lewin, Blower, Brewer, Leben, Bladen, Blewett

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Where is the Blewen family from?

You can see how Blewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blewen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blewen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Blewen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blewen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blewen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Blewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blewen 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 Blewen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Blewen. For the veterans among your Blewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blewen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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