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Bowhuis Family History

Bowhuis 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, Bowlus, Boris, Louis, Bowes, Buis, Bonus, Bulthuis, Bois

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Where is the Bowhuis family from?

You can see how Bowhuis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowhuis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bowhuis family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowhuis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bowhuis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowhuis 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 Bowhuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lab was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowhuis. 100% of Bowhuis men worked as a Lab.

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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

  • Lab
    100%

What Bowhuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bowhuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowhuis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bowhuis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bowhuis. For the veterans among your Bowhuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowhuis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Bowhuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bowhuis in 1968 was 45, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowhuis 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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