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Bowkamp Family History

Bowkamp 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: Bomkamp, Bouwkamp, Rowekamp, Roskamp, Bowman, Kamp, Bolam, Bonham

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Where is the Bowkamp family from?

You can see how Bowkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowkamp family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bowkamp families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowkamp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bowkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowkamp 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 59 census records available for the last name Bowkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowkamp 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bowkamp. 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 Bowkamp. For the veterans among your Bowkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowkamp lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Bowkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bowkamp in 1982 was 69, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowkamp 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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