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Bouwmeister Family History

Bouwmeister 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: Burmeister, Baumeister, Hofmeister, Neumeister, Bowmaster

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Where is the Bouwmeister family from?

You can see how Bouwmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouwmeister family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bouwmeister families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bouwmeister's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bouwmeister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Bouwmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouwmeister 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bouwmeister. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bouwmeister. For the veterans among your Bouwmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouwmeister lifespan?

Average Bouwmeister life expectancy in 1972 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouwmeister 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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