This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bowdel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bowdel Family History

Bowdel 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, Borel, Cowden, Boden, Howden, Bower, Bandel, Bode, Godel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bowdel family from?

You can see how Bowdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowdel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bowdel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowdel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bowdel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bowdel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Bowdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bowdel

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Bowdel. 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.

View all Bowdel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Bowdel. For the veterans among your Bowdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bowdel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bowdel family history

Discover More

What is the average Bowdel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bowdel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bowdel in 1969 was 63, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowdel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bowdel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial