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Boweis Family History

Boweis 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: Bowes, Bowens, Bowers, Boris, Bower, Bowen, Bois, Boness, Bores

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Where is the Boweis family from?

You can see how Boweis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boweis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Boweis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Boweis families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Boweis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boweis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Boweis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boweis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Boweis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boweis. For the veterans among your Boweis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boweis

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