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Boawright Family History

Boawright 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: Boatwright, Boatright, Seawright, Wright, Bright, Seabright

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Where is the Boawright family from?

You can see how Boawright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boawright family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boawright families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Boawright families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boawright's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boawright families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Boawright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boawright 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Boawright. 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 2 military records available for the last name Boawright. For the veterans among your Boawright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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