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Bowdreaux Family History

Bowdreaux 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: Boudreaux, Bordeaux, Boudreau, Godeaux, Tondreau, Badeaux, Breaux

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Where is the Bowdreaux family from?

You can see how Bowdreaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdreaux family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bowdreaux families living in Louisiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bowdreaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bowdreaux families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdreaux 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 38 census records available for the last name Bowdreaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdreaux 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bowdreaux. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bowdreaux. For the veterans among your Bowdreaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdreaux lifespan?

Average Bowdreaux life expectancy in 1968 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdreaux 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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