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Boudewyns Family History

Boudewyns 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: Bouwens, Bowden, Boden, Bauwens, Boudoin, Bordes, Louden, Bodeen

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Where is the Boudewyns family from?

You can see how Boudewyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boudewyns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boudewyns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Boudewyns families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Boudewyns's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Boudewyns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boudewyns 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 Boudewyns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boudewyns. 60% of Boudewyns men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Boudewyns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Boudewyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boudewyns 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Boudewyns. 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 148 military records available for the last name Boudewyns. For the veterans among your Boudewyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boudewyns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Boudewyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Boudewyns in 1963 was 94, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boudewyns 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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