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Bowlie Family History

Bowlie 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: Bowie, Fowlie, Bowlin, Bolle, Bogle, Bole, Bailie, Bowley, Fowle

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Where is the Bowlie family from?

You can see how Bowlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowlie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bowlie family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowlie's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bowlie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowlie 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 127 census records available for the last name Bowlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bowlie. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bowlie. For the veterans among your Bowlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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