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Bowhannan Family History

Bowhannan 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: Bohannan, Yohannan, Bohannon, Buchannan, Bohanan, Hannan, Buchanan

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Where is the Bowhannan family from?

You can see how Bowhannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowhannan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bowhannan families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bowhannan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bowhannan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Bowhannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowhannan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bowhannan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bowhannan. For the veterans among your Bowhannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowhannan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Bowhannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bowhannan in 1977 was 58, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowhannan 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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