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Bawner Family History

Bawner 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: Banner, Basner, Barner, Bahner, Bainer, Brawner, Berner, Baker

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Where is the Bawner family from?

You can see how Bawner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bawner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bawner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bawner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bawner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bawner 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 Bawner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bawner. 53% of Bawner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bawner women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bawner were Painter and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Bawner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Bawner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawner 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bawner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bawner. For the veterans among your Bawner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawner lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Bawner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bawner in 1981 was 69, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bawner 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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