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Boward Family History

Boward Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Bowar (see Bower).

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


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Where is the Boward family from?

You can see how Boward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Boward families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Boward's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boward families in 1891.
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What did your Boward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boward. 78% of Boward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Broading Conse Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boward 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Boward. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 829 military records available for the last name Boward. For the veterans among your Boward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boward lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Boward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Boward in 1962 was 56, and 31 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boward

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boward 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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