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Bowdion Family History

Bowdion 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, Bodin, Bowdish, Bordon, Bowron, Bowdoin, Boldin, Bowlin

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Where is the Bowdion family from?

You can see how Bowdion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowdion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bowdion families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowdion's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bowdion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdion 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 56 census records available for the last name Bowdion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdion 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bowdion. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bowdion. For the veterans among your Bowdion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdion lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1975, in the United States, Bowdion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bowdion in 1944 was 35, and 63 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdion 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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