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Bowdan Family History

Bowdan 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: Bowden, Bogdan, Bowman, Bowlan, Boda, Cowden, Jordan, Boden, Howden

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Where is the Bowdan family from?

You can see how Bowdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowdan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Bowdan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowdan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bowdan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdan 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 459 census records available for the last name Bowdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdan 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bowdan. 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 76 military records available for the last name Bowdan. For the veterans among your Bowdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Bowdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bowdan in 1966 was 66, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdan 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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