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Bowdon Family History

Bowdon Surname Meaning

see Bowden.

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


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Where is the Bowdon family from?

You can see how Bowdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Bowdon families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bowdon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bowdon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdon 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 Bowdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boiler Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowdon. 100% of Bowdon men worked as a Boiler Maker and 80% of Bowdon 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

  • Boiler Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Dispenser To Hospital
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bowdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdon 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Bowdon. 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 610 military records available for the last name Bowdon. For the veterans among your Bowdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bowdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bowdon in 1960 was 31, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdon 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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