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Bowsley Family History

Bowsley 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: Bowley, Bosley, Towsley, Owsley, Cowley, Howley, Worsley, Mosley

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Where is the Bowsley family from?

You can see how Bowsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowsley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowsley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bowsley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowsley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bowsley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bowsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowsley. 100% of Bowsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bowsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Bowsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowsley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bowsley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bowsley. For the veterans among your Bowsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowsley lifespan?

Average Bowsley life expectancy in 1996 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowsley 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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