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Bewon Family History

Bewon 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, Beson, Baron, Kwon, Bean, Heron, Leon, Benson, Ben, Bon

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Where is the Bewon family from?

You can see how Bewon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bewon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Bewon family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bewon's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Bewon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Bewon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bewon. 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 Bewon. For the veterans among your Bewon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Bewon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bewon in 1976 was 82, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewon 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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