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Bowdie Family History

Bowdie Surname 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: Boddie, Bowie, Bowdle, Bowdre, Bodie, Bowden, Bode, Bondi, Bodin

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Where is the Bowdie family from?

You can see how Bowdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Bowdie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Bowdie families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowdie's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Bowdie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Bowdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdie 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bowdie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bowdie. For the veterans among your Bowdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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