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Bowlett Family History

Bowlett 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: Rowlett, Howlett, Boblett, Rowett, Coslett, Bowley, Follett, Tollett

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Where is the Bowlett family from?

You can see how Bowlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bowlett families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowlett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowlett 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 Bowlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowlett. 100% of Bowlett women worked as an Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Household Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Bowlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlett 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bowlett. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bowlett. For the veterans among your Bowlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlett lifespan?

Average Bowlett life expectancy in 1967 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowlett 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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