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Borwnawell Family History

Borwnawell 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: Bonwell, Barnwell, Cornwell, Bordwell, Bonniwell, Cornell, Bridwell

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Where is the Borwnawell family from?

You can see how Borwnawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borwnawell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Borwnawell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Borwnawell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Borwnawell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Borwnawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borwnawell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Borwnawell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Borwnawell. For the veterans among your Borwnawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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