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Bowish Family History

Bowish 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: Borish, Bowdish, Boris, Bowes, Dobish, Bobich, Bois, Barish, Popish

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Where is the Bowish family from?

You can see how Bowish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bowish families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Bowish families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowish's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bowish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowish 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 46 census records available for the last name Bowish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bowish. 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 Bowish. For the veterans among your Bowish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowish

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