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Boswn Family History

Boswn 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: Bosen, Bown, Bow, Brown, Boden, Bos, Bon, Boston, Bogen, Bodin

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Where is the Boswn family from?

You can see how Boswn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boswn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boswn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Boswn families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boswn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boswn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boswn 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 14 census records available for the last name Boswn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boswn 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 Boswn. 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 Boswn. For the veterans among your Boswn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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