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Where is the Bouwer family from?

You can see how Bouwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bouwer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bouwer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bouwer families living in Nebraska. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bouwer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bouwer families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bouwer 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 356 census records available for the last name Bouwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bouwer 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 784 immigration records available for the last name Bouwer. 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 149 military records available for the last name Bouwer. For the veterans among your Bouwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bouwer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bouwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bouwer in 1967 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

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