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Boldewin Family History

Boldewin 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: Baldwin, Bolden, Boldin, Bowden, Boden, Lewin, Kolden, Bodin, Bolen

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Where is the Boldewin family from?

You can see how Boldewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boldewin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Boldewin families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Boldewin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Boldewin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Boldewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boldewin 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 Boldewin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Boldewin. For the veterans among your Boldewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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