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Bowdle Family History

Bowdle Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several places in England named with Old English bothl ‘dwelling house’. Compare Buddle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bowdle family from?

You can see how Bowdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowdle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Bowdle families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bowdle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowdle families in 1891.
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What did your Bowdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowdle. 36% of Bowdle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bowdle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowdle were Manager and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bowdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdle 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bowdle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 505 military records available for the last name Bowdle. For the veterans among your Bowdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bowdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bowdle in 1943 was 59, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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