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Blowan Family History

Blowan 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: Bowman, Brown, Sloman, Blower, Logan, Gowan, Lowen, Boman, Boran

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Where is the Blowan family from?

You can see how Blowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blowan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Blowan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Blowan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Blowan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Blowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blowan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Blowan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Blowan. For the veterans among your Blowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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