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Borwn Family History

Borwn 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: Born, Boran, Boren, Boron, Borin, Bown, Baron, Horn, Borel, Boris

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Where is the Borwn family from?

You can see how Borwn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Borwn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Borwn families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Borwn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Borwn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borwn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Borwn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Borwn. 100% of Borwn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Borwn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwn 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Borwn. 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 417 military records available for the last name Borwn. For the veterans among your Borwn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borwn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Borwn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Borwn in 1970 was 58, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Borwn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Borwn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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