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Boowell Family History

Boowell 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: Boswell, Bonwell, Bowell, Browell, Boxwell, Bodwell, Oswell, Bagwell

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Where is the Boowell family from?

You can see how Boowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boowell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boowell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Boowell families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boowell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boowell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Boowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boowell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Boowell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Boowell. For the veterans among your Boowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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