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Bawsel Family History

Bawsel 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: Basel, Basil, Babel, Hassel, Banse, Bandel, Bartel, Brassel, Fassel

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Where is the Bawsel family from?

You can see how Bawsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawsel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bawsel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bawsel families living in Virginia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bawsel's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bawsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bawsel 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 113 census records available for the last name Bawsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawsel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bawsel. 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 Bawsel. For the veterans among your Bawsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawsel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bawsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bawsel in 1965 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

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