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Bowmen Family History

Bowmen Surname Meaning

see Bowman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bowmen family from?

You can see how Bowmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bowmen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowmen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowmen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowmen 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 Bowmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowmen. 28% of Bowmen men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Bowmen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowmen were Carpenter and Laundress.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Laundress
    9%

What Bowmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowmen 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Bowmen. 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 150 military records available for the last name Bowmen. For the veterans among your Bowmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowmen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bowmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bowmen in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowmen 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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