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Bowlinger Family History

Bowlinger 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: Bollinger, Bohlinger, Bolinger, Oblinger, Hollinger, Boulanger

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Where is the Bowlinger family from?

You can see how Bowlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bowlinger families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bowlinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bowlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowlinger. 100% of Bowlinger women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Bowlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlinger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bowlinger. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bowlinger. For the veterans among your Bowlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlinger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Bowlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bowlinger in 1976 was 34, and 80 in 2002.

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