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Bowings Family History

Bowings 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: Owings, Bowring, Bowens, Boring, Gowing, Bowns, Boling, Bowling

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Where is the Bowings family from?

You can see how Bowings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bowings families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowings's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bowings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowings 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 204 census records available for the last name Bowings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowings 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bowings. 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 76 military records available for the last name Bowings. For the veterans among your Bowings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowings lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bowings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bowings in 1965 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowings 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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