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Bowdre Family History

Bowdre Surname Meaning

Variant of Bowdry 1 a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bowdre family from?

You can see how Bowdre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowdre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bowdre families living in Breconshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bowdre's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Bowdre families in 1891.
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What did your Bowdre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowdre. 100% of Bowdre 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
    100%

What Bowdre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bowdre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdre 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bowdre. 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 250 military records available for the last name Bowdre. For the veterans among your Bowdre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdre lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bowdre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bowdre in 1956 was 26, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdre 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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