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Bowlet Family History

Bowlet 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: Bowley, Bowler, Bowles, Bowlen, Boulet, Bowden, Cowley, Billet, Bolle

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Where is the Bowlet family from?

You can see how Bowlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowlet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bowlet families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowlet's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Bowlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowlet. 100% of Bowlet men worked as an Iron Moulder Heavy Work and 100% of Bowlet 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Moulder Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Bowlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Bowlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlet 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bowlet. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bowlet. For the veterans among your Bowlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlet lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Bowlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bowlet in 1983 was 80, and 93 in 1999.

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