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Bowien Family History

Bowien 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: Bowden, Bowen, Bowie, Bowlen, Bowman, Cowden, Wien, Boden, Botten

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Where is the Bowien family from?

You can see how Bowien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Bowien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Bowien families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowien's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bowien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowien 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 84 census records available for the last name Bowien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowien 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bowien. 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 74 military records available for the last name Bowien. For the veterans among your Bowien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowien lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Bowien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bowien in 1974 was 78, and 50 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowien 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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