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Bowlin Family History

Bowlin Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): probably a variant of Bowling. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bowlin family from?

You can see how Bowlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bowlin families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bowlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowlin families in 1891.
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What did your Bowlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowlin. 100% of Bowlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Bowlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlin 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Bowlin. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bowlin. For the veterans among your Bowlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bowlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bowlin in 1942 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowlin 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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