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Boewerton Family History

Boewerton Name 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: Howerton, Leverton, Bowersox, Wolverton, Brierton, Brereton

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Where is the Boewerton family from?

You can see how Boewerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boewerton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Boewerton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Boewerton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boewerton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Boewerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boewerton 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 Boewerton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Boewerton. For the veterans among your Boewerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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