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Bowies Family History

Bowies 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: Bowes, Bowie, Bowles, Boies, Bownes, Bowden, Boris, Bower, Borges

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Where is the Bowies family from?

You can see how Bowies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bowies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bowies family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowies's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bowies families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Bowies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowies 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Bowies. 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 89 military records available for the last name Bowies. For the veterans among your Bowies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowies lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Bowies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bowies in 1975 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowies 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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