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Bowlzer Family History

Bowlzer Surname Meaning

Variant of Bolsover. Compare Bowser (2) also a variant of Bolsover.

A form which reflects the local pronunciation of the Derbys place-name as /bauzə/.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bowlzer family from?

You can see how Bowlzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowlzer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bowlzer families living in Derbyshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bowlzer's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bowlzer families in 1891.
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What did your Bowlzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Bowlzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlzer 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bowlzer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bowlzer. For the veterans among your Bowlzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bowlzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bowlzer in 1967 was 82, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowlzer 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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