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Bowlton Family History

Bowlton 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: Bolton, Boulton, Moulton, Holton, Colton, Boston, Boynton, Bouton

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Where is the Bowlton family from?

You can see how Bowlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bowlton family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowlton 's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bowlton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowlton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowlton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowlton . 100% of Bowlton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Bowlton . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlton 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bowlton . 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 22 military records available for the last name Bowlton . For the veterans among your Bowlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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