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Bowene Family History

Bowene 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, Bowens, Bowne, Bowden, Boden, Boone, Bower, Bourne, Bogen

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Where is the Bowene family from?

You can see how Bowene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowene family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bowene families living in Leicestershire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bowene's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bowene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowene 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 147 census records available for the last name Bowene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowene 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bowene. 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 Bowene. For the veterans among your Bowene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowene lifespan?

Average Bowene life expectancy in 1970 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowene 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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