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Bawls Family History

Bawls 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: Bahls, Balls, Rawls, Bails, Bass, Ball, Banks, Bala, Barlas, Baros

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Where is the Bawls family from?

You can see how Bawls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawls family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bawls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bawls families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bawls's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bawls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bawls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bawls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bawls. 100% of Bawls men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Bawls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawls 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bawls. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Bawls. For the veterans among your Bawls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawls lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1985, in the United States, Bawls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bawls in 1982 was 69, and 77 in 1985.

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