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Bowham Family History

Bowham 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: Bonham, Bowhay, Botham, Boehm, Bowman, Bohm, Bolam, Downham, Barham

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Where is the Bowham family from?

You can see how Bowham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bowham family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowham's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Bowham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowham 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 275 census records available for the last name Bowham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowham 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bowham. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bowham. For the veterans among your Bowham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Bowham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bowham in 1978 was 69, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowham 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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