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Bownd Family History

Bownd 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: Bond, Bowns, Bownds, Bown, Bowne, Bound, Brand, Bold, Bow, Boland

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Where is the Bownd family from?

You can see how Bownd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bownd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bownd families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bownd families living in Radnorshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bownd's in United Kingdom. Radnorshire had the highest population of Bownd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Bownd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bownd 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bownd. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bownd. For the veterans among your Bownd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bownd 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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