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Boweller Family History

Boweller 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: Weller, Beller, Boller, Boteler, Bowler, Bowell, Hoeller, Boehler

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Where is the Boweller family from?

You can see how Boweller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boweller family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boweller families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Boweller family living in Shropshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boweller's in United Kingdom. Shropshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Boweller families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Boweller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boweller 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Boweller. 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 1 military records available for the last name Boweller. For the veterans among your Boweller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boweller lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boweller 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boweller

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