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Bowlds Family History

Bowlds Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Bold.

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


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Where is the Bowlds family from?

You can see how Bowlds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlds family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bowlds families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowlds's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bowlds families in 1891.
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What did your Bowlds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Mounter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowlds. 49% of Bowlds men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bowlds women worked as a Mounter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowlds were Farm Laborer and Sales Lady.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mounter
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Sales Lady
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bowlds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlds 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bowlds. 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 273 military records available for the last name Bowlds. For the veterans among your Bowlds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlds lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bowlds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bowlds in 1944 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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