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Bewen Family History

Bewen 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: Been, Bowen, Ewen, Belen, Beren, Behen, Bowden, Bean, Beer, Leven

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Where is the Bewen family from?

You can see how Bewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bewen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Bewen families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bewen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bewen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bewen 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 Bewen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bewen. 23% of Bewen men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bewen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bewen were Helper and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Bewen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Bewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewen 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Bewen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Bewen. For the veterans among your Bewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Bewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bewen in 1984 was 83, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bewen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewen 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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