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Bowdell Family History

Bowdell Surname Meaning

see Bodell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bowdell family from?

You can see how Bowdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bowdell families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bowdell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bowdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bowdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowdell. 100% of Bowdell men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Bowdell 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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bowdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bowdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdell 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Bowdell. 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 113 military records available for the last name Bowdell. For the veterans among your Bowdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Bowdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bowdell in 1950 was 57, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdell 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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