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Belwan Family History

Belwan 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: Belan, Belman, Bellan, Bean, Balan, Selman, Berman, Kelman, Belton

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Where is the Belwan family from?

You can see how Belwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belwan family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Belwan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belwan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Belwan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Belwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belwan 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 Belwan. 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 Belwan. For the veterans among your Belwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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