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Bowslaugh Family History

Bowslaugh 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: Balsbaugh, Slaugh, Fosnaugh, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Waugh, Bough, Tombaugh

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Where is the Bowslaugh family from?

You can see how Bowslaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowslaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bowslaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bowslaugh family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowslaugh's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bowslaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowslaugh 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 Bowslaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bowslaugh. 100% of Bowslaugh men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bowslaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Bowslaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowslaugh 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bowslaugh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bowslaugh. For the veterans among your Bowslaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowslaugh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Bowslaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bowslaugh in 1974 was 67, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowslaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowslaugh 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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