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Bowerbanks Family History

Bowerbanks 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: Bowerman, Newbanks, Burbank, Bowens, Colebank, Fairbanks, Eubanks

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Where is the Bowerbanks family from?

You can see how Bowerbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowerbanks family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bowerbanks families living in Durham. This was about 93% of all the recorded Bowerbanks's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bowerbanks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Bowerbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowerbanks 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bowerbanks. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bowerbanks. For the veterans among your Bowerbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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