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Bowndell Family History

Bowndell 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: Bodell, Bonwell, Blondell, Bowell, Blundell, Brownell, Bonnell

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Where is the Bowndell family from?

You can see how Bowndell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowndell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bowndell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowndell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowndell families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bowndell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bowndell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowndell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bowndell. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bowndell. For the veterans among your Bowndell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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