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Bawlan Family History

Bawlan 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: Balan, Bowlan, Bowman, Kaplan, Bala, Barlas, Bazan, Ballin, Callan

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Where is the Bawlan family from?

You can see how Bawlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawlan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Bawlan families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Bawlan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bawlan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bawlan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Bawlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawlan 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 Bawlan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bawlan. For the veterans among your Bawlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bawlan

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