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Berwn Family History

Berwn 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: Beran, Bern, Beron, Beren, Baron, Bean, Berry, Heron, Berlin, Brown

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Where is the Berwn family from?

You can see how Berwn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Berwn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Berwn families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Berwn's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Berwn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Berwn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Berwn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Berwn. For the veterans among your Berwn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwn 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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