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Bewa Family History

Bewa 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: Bera, Bena, Bawa, Bea, Beha, Bega, Bell, Beck, Bean, Bear

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Where is the Bewa family from?

You can see how Bewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Bewa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bewa family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bewa's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bewa families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewa 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bewa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bewa. For the veterans among your Bewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewa 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bewa

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