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Bowbur Family History

Bowbur 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: Bower, Bowler, Bowser, Bowker, Bober, Bour, Bowyer, Bowlus, Bowmer

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Where is the Bowbur family from?

You can see how Bowbur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowbur family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bowbur family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowbur's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bowbur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowbur 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 66 census records available for the last name Bowbur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowbur 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bowbur. 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 military records available for the last name Bowbur. For the veterans among your Bowbur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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