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Bowdouris Family History

Bowdouris 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: Bowdoin, Boris, Duris, Bouras, Doris, Badour, Boudoin, Bowdish

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bowdouris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdouris 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bowdouris. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Bowdouris. For the veterans among your Bowdouris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdouris lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Bowdouris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bowdouris in 1976 was 83, and 83 in 2002.

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