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Bouwers Family History

Bouwers 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: Brouwers, Bowers, Bouwens, Bower, Bowes, Bauwens, Wouters, Towers

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Where is the Bouwers family from?

You can see how Bouwers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouwers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bouwers families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouwers's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bouwers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouwers 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 Bouwers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bouwers. 50% of Bouwers men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Bouwers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouwers 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Bouwers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bouwers. For the veterans among your Bouwers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouwers lifespan?

Average Bouwers life expectancy in 1980 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouwers 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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