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Bowain Family History

Bowain 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: Bowlin, Bowden, Bain, Bowman, Blain, Bodin, Botkin, Swain, Gowan

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Where is the Bowain family from?

You can see how Bowain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bowain families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowain's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bowain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowain 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 69 census records available for the last name Bowain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowain 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bowain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bowain. For the veterans among your Bowain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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