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Bawlett Family History

Bawlett 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: Barlett, Barrett, Baskett, Hazlett, Barnett, Fawcett, Hewlett

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Where is the Bawlett family from?

You can see how Bawlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bawlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bawlett families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bawlett's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Bawlett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Bawlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawlett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bawlett. 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 Bawlett. For the veterans among your Bawlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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