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Bowdreau Family History

Bowdreau 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: Boudreau, Tondreau, Bordeau, Goodreau, Bowdre, Goudreau, Boudreaux

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Where is the Bowdreau family from?

You can see how Bowdreau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdreau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bowdreau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bowdreau family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowdreau's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Bowdreau families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Bowdreau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdreau 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bowdreau. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bowdreau. For the veterans among your Bowdreau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdreau lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdreau 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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