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Bewby Family History

Bewby 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: Newby, Beeby, Berry, Bey, Dewey, Newey, Beery, Busby, Selby, Bagby

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Where is the Bewby family from?

You can see how Bewby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Bewby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bewby families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bewby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bewby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Bewby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bewby. 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 Bewby. For the veterans among your Bewby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewby 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 Bewby

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