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Bowford Family History

Bowford 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: Bodiford, Bedford, Buford, Bamford, Byford, Bluford, Wolford, Holford

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Where is the Bowford family from?

You can see how Bowford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bowford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bowford families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowford's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bowford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Bowford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowford 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bowford. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bowford. For the veterans among your Bowford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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