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Bowdman Family History

Bowdman 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: Bowman, Bodman, Boldman, Bowden, Bogdan, Goodman, Holdman, Boman

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Where is the Bowdman family from?

You can see how Bowdman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowdman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bowdman families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowdman's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Bowdman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdman 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 85 census records available for the last name Bowdman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bowdman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bowdman. For the veterans among your Bowdman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdman lifespan?

Average Bowdman life expectancy in 1962 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdman 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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