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Bouwhuis Family History

Bouwhuis 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: Bolhuis, Bulthuis, Berghuis, Bowlus, Wolthuis, Baudhuin, Bourquin

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Where is the Bouwhuis family from?

You can see how Bouwhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouwhuis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bouwhuis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bouwhuis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bouwhuis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bouwhuis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouwhuis 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 Bouwhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bouwhuis. 34% of Bouwhuis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

What Bouwhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Bouwhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouwhuis 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bouwhuis. 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 76 military records available for the last name Bouwhuis. For the veterans among your Bouwhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouwhuis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Bouwhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bouwhuis in 1963 was 81, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouwhuis 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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