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Berwon Family History

Berwon 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: Beron, Berton, Berson, Baron, Heron, Berlin, Benson, Berman, Perron

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Where is the Berwon family from?

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

There are 15 census records available for the last name Berwon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwon 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Berwon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Berwon. For the veterans among your Berwon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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