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Bowlander Family History

Bowlander 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: Bolander, Bohlander, Boulanger, Kolander, Oblander, Molander, Olander

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Where is the Bowlander family from?

You can see how Bowlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowlander families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bowlander families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bowlander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bowlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowlander ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Bowlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Bowlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlander 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bowlander. 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 23 military records available for the last name Bowlander. For the veterans among your Bowlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlander lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Bowlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bowlander in 1981 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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