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Bowelen Family History

Bowelen 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: Bowlen, Bowden, Bolen, Bohlen, Bowley, Boteler, Bowler, Bowen, Bowell

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Where is the Bowelen family from?

You can see how Bowelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowelen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowelen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bowelen families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bowelen's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bowelen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowelen 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 64 census records available for the last name Bowelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowelen 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 Bowelen. 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 Bowelen. For the veterans among your Bowelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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