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Bowinkelman Family History

Bowinkelman 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: Winkelman, Winkelmann, Pinkelman, Dinkelman, Bockelman, Hinkelman

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Where is the Bowinkelman family from?

You can see how Bowinkelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowinkelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bowinkelman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bowinkelman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowinkelman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowinkelman families in 1891.
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What did your Bowinkelman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bowinkelman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bowinkelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowinkelman 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 Bowinkelman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bowinkelman. For the veterans among your Bowinkelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowinkelman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Bowinkelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bowinkelman in 1967 was 74, and 67 in 1997.

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