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Bowyie Family History

Bowyie 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, Boyce, Boye, Bogie, Boyte, Boddie, Boyle, Dowie, Boyne, Bouie

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Where is the Bowyie family from?

You can see how Bowyie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowyie family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bowyie family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowyie's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Bowyie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bowyie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowyie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bowyie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bowyie. For the veterans among your Bowyie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowyie

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