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Bawyn Family History

Bawyn 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: Baron, Bain, Ban, Bay, Babin, Balan, Bann, Bacon, Bazan, Balon

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Where is the Bawyn family from?

You can see how Bawyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bawyn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bawyn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bawyn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Bawyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawyn 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 Bawyn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bawyn. For the veterans among your Bawyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawyn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Bawyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bawyn in 1960 was 61, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bawyn 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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