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Bawbell Family History

Bawbell 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: Babel, Bagwell, Barrell, Asbell, Bowell, Banwell, Cabell, Barkell

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Where is the Bawbell family from?

You can see how Bawbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawbell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bawbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bawbell families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bawbell's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bawbell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bawbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Bawbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawbell 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 Bawbell. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bawbell. For the veterans among your Bawbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawbell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Bawbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bawbell in 1965 was 69, and 84 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bawbell 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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