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Bewright Family History

Bewright 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: Wright, Bright, Enright, Mcwright, Epright, Burright, Ebright

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Where is the Bewright family from?

You can see how Bewright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewright family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bewright family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Bewright's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Bewright families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Bewright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bewright. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bewright. For the veterans among your Bewright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bewright

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