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Bowllan Family History

Bowllan 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: Bowlan, Bowman, Bolla, Pollan, Wollan, Bowland, Boelman, Bollin

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Where is the Bowllan family from?

You can see how Bowllan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowllan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bowllan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowllan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bowllan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowllan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowllan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Bowllan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowllan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bowllan. 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 Bowllan. For the veterans among your Bowllan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowllan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bowllan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bowllan in 1967 was 88, and 80 in 2003.

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