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Bowenkamp Family History

Bowenkamp Name 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: Bohnenkamp, Dorenkamp, Rowekamp, Trenkamp, Hasenkamp, Overkamp

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Where is the Bowenkamp family from?

You can see how Bowenkamp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowenkamp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowenkamp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bowenkamp families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowenkamp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bowenkamp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowenkamp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowenkamp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowenkamp. 100% of Bowenkamp men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Bowenkamp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowenkamp 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bowenkamp. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bowenkamp. For the veterans among your Bowenkamp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowenkamp lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Bowenkamp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bowenkamp in 1967 was 79, and 87 in 1999.

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