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Vowsden Family History

Vowsden 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: Bowden, Cowden, Howden, Dowden, Volden, Rowden, Housden, Lowden

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Where is the Vowsden family from?

You can see how Vowsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vowsden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Vowsden families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Vowsden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Vowsden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Vowsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vowsden 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 Vowsden. 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 Vowsden. For the veterans among your Vowsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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