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Bowlus Family History

Bowlus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Paulus via the intermediate form Baulus.

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


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Where is the Bowlus family from?

You can see how Bowlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Bowlus families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowlus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bowlus families in 1840.
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What did your Bowlus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowlus. 23% of Bowlus men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Bowlus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowlus were Manager and Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Typist
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bowlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlus 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Bowlus. 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 650 military records available for the last name Bowlus. For the veterans among your Bowlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlus lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bowlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bowlus in 1941 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

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