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Boswin Family History

Boswin 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: Botwin, Joslin, Boston, Bodin, Botkin, Bassin, Hoskin, Boutin, Bustin

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Where is the Boswin family from?

You can see how Boswin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boswin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boswin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Boswin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boswin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Boswin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Boswin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boswin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Boswin. 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 Boswin. For the veterans among your Boswin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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