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Bouman Family History

Bouman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Bouwman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bouman family from?

You can see how Bouman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bouman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Bouman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bouman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bouman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bouman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Investment Pack and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bouman. 100% of Bouman men worked as an Investment Pack and 100% of Bouman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Investment Pack
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bouman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Bouman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Bouman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bouman. For the veterans among your Bouman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bouman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bouman in 1944 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bouman 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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