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Bawdon Family History

Bawdon Surname Meaning

see Bowden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bawdon family from?

You can see how Bawdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Bawdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bawdon families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bawdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bawdon families in 1891.
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What did your Bawdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bawdon. 87% of Bawdon 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
    87%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bawdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawdon 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Bawdon. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bawdon. For the veterans among your Bawdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawdon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bawdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bawdon in 1966 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bawdon 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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