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Bowdin Family History

Bowdin Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Baldwin. in some cases apparently a variant of Bowden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bowdin family from?

You can see how Bowdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Bowdin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bowdin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bowdin families in 1891.
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What did your Bowdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowdin. 79% of Bowdin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Cotton Weaver
    22%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bowdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdin 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Bowdin. 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 255 military records available for the last name Bowdin. For the veterans among your Bowdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bowdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bowdin in 1963 was 70, and 88 in 2002.

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