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Bowlinson Family History

Bowlinson 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: Rowlison, Rollinson, Tomlinson, Collinson, Rawlinson, Hodkinson

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Where is the Bowlinson family from?

You can see how Bowlinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Bowlinson families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowlinson's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bowlinson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Bowlinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlinson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bowlinson. 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 military records available for the last name Bowlinson. For the veterans among your Bowlinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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