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Bowise Family History

Bowise 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: Bowie, Boise, Boris, Wise, Bosse, Bowes, Bogie, Bowser, Borish, Bois

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Where is the Bowise family from?

You can see how Bowise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowise family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bowise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Bowise family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowise's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bowise families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowise 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 27 census records available for the last name Bowise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowise 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bowise. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bowise. For the veterans among your Bowise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowise lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Bowise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bowise in 1994 was 79, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowise 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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