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Bowblis Family History

Bowblis 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: Bowlus, Bowlds, Bowles, Bowlin, Boris, Solis, Bullis, Bowes, Bowley

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Where is the Bowblis family from?

You can see how Bowblis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowblis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bowblis family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowblis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bowblis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Bowblis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowblis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bowblis. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bowblis. For the veterans among your Bowblis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowblis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bowblis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bowblis in 1969 was 61, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowblis 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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