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Bowlen Family History

Bowlen Surname Meaning

Altered form of Bolen.

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


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Where is the Bowlen family from?

You can see how Bowlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Bowlen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bowlen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bowlen families in 1911.
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What did your Bowlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bowlen. 67% of Bowlen men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bowlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlen 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Bowlen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bowlen. For the veterans among your Bowlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bowlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bowlen in 1963 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowlen 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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