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Bauwens Family History

Bauwens Surname Meaning

Flemish: patronymic with the genitive suffix -s from the personal name Bauwen a variant of Dutch Bouwen (see Bouwens).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bauwens family from?

You can see how Bauwens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bauwens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bauwens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Bauwens families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bauwens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bauwens families in 1891.
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What did your Bauwens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bauwens. 100% of Bauwens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bauwens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bauwens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bauwens. 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 140 military records available for the last name Bauwens. For the veterans among your Bauwens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bauwens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bauwens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bauwens in 1964 was 61, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bauwens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bauwens 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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