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Bowein Family History

Bowein 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: Bowen, Bowlin, Bowden, Bowman, Boden, Bower, Wein, Bogen, Bein, Bodin

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Where is the Bowein family from?

You can see how Bowein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowein families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bowein families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowein's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bowein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Bowein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowein 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Bowein. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bowein. For the veterans among your Bowein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowein lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Bowein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bowein in 1973 was 70, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowein 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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