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Bowlins Family History

Bowlins 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: Bowling, Bowlin, Bolling, Collins, Boykins, Bolin, Bowring, Bowens

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Where is the Bowlins family from?

You can see how Bowlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bowlins family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowlins's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bowlins families in 1891.
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What did your Bowlins ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Bowlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlins 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bowlins. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bowlins. For the veterans among your Bowlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Bowlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bowlins in 1972 was 68, and 83 in 1985.

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