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Bowyen Family History

Bowyen 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: Bowden, Bowen, Bowyer, Bowlen, Bowman, Cowden, Boden, Botten, Howden

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Where is the Bowyen family from?

You can see how Bowyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowyen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bowyen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bowyen family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowyen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bowyen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowyen 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 54 census records available for the last name Bowyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowyen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bowyen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bowyen. For the veterans among your Bowyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowyen lifespan?

Average Bowyen life expectancy in 1990 was 64 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 Bowyen 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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