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Bowcher Family History

Bowcher Surname Meaning

see Butcher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bowcher family from?

You can see how Bowcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bowcher families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bowcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bowcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowcher. 100% of Bowcher men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Bowcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Childrens Nurse
    12%

What Bowcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowcher 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Bowcher. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bowcher. For the veterans among your Bowcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowcher lifespan?

Average Bowcher life expectancy in 1966 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowcher 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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