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Bowdridge Family History

Bowdridge 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: Baldridge, Holdridge, Doddridge, Goodridge, Brownridge, Bridge

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Where is the Bowdridge family from?

You can see how Bowdridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bowdridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bowdridge families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bowdridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowdridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdridge 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 Bowdridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowdridge. 100% of Bowdridge 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 Bowdridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Bowdridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdridge 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Bowdridge. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bowdridge. For the veterans among your Bowdridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdridge lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Bowdridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bowdridge in 1971 was 73, and 53 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowdridge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowdridge 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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