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Borwin Family History

Borwin 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: Borin, Botwin, Corwin, Boris, Berlin, Darwin, Bodin, Brin, Bergin

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Where is the Borwin family from?

You can see how Borwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Borwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Borwin family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Borwin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Borwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Borwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Borwin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Borwin. For the veterans among your Borwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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