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Bowlsby Family History

Bowlsby Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Bowlby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bowlsby family from?

You can see how Bowlsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bowlsby families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bowlsby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bowlsby families in 1891.
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What did your Bowlsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowlsby. 39% of Bowlsby men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Bowlsby women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowlsby were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowlsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlsby 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bowlsby. 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 647 military records available for the last name Bowlsby. For the veterans among your Bowlsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlsby lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bowlsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bowlsby in 1951 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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