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Bowas Family History

Bowas 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: Bowes, Bolas, Boas, Bowns, Bowar, Jonas, Boris, Boda, Bowman, Bow

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Where is the Bowas family from?

You can see how Bowas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bowas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bowas families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bowas's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Bowas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowas 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 247 census records available for the last name Bowas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bowas. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bowas. For the veterans among your Bowas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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