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Bowin Family History

Bowin 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: Bodin, Bowen, Bolin, Bowie, Bogin, Rowin, Borin, Botwin, Gowin

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Where is the Bowin family from?

You can see how Bowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 48 Bowin families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bowin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bowin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowin. 100% of Bowin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowin 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Bowin. 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 830 military records available for the last name Bowin. For the veterans among your Bowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bowin in 1962 was 80, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowin 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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