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Borwen Family History

Borwen 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: Bowen, Boren, Borden, Boreen, Borgen, Bowden, Borel, Norden, Boden

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Where is the Borwen family from?

You can see how Borwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Borwen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Borwen family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Borwen's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Borwen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borwen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borwen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Borwen. 100% of Borwen men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Borwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwen 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 Borwen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Borwen. For the veterans among your Borwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borwen lifespan?

Average Borwen life expectancy in 1974 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borwen 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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