This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bowersmith family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bowersmith Family History

Bowersmith 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: Coppersmith, Coopersmith, Kupersmith, Hockersmith, Blacksmith

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bowersmith family from?

You can see how Bowersmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowersmith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowersmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Bowersmith families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowersmith's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bowersmith families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowersmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bowersmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowersmith. 43% of Bowersmith men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Bowersmith | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Engineer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Bowersmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Bowersmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowersmith census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bowersmith

Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Bowersmith. 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.

View all Bowersmith immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Bowersmith. For the veterans among your Bowersmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bowersmith military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bowersmith family history

Discover More

What is the average Bowersmith lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bowersmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bowersmith in 1965 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowersmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowersmith 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bowersmith family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial