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Bowran Family History

Bowran Surname Meaning

see Bowron.

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


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Where is the Bowran family from?

You can see how Bowran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Bowran families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bowran's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bowran families in 1891.
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What did your Bowran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Ganger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowran. 50% of Bowran men worked as a Railway Ganger and 95% of Bowran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowran were General Labourer and Music Mistress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Ganger
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Music Mistress
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowran 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Bowran. 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 212 military records available for the last name Bowran. For the veterans among your Bowran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowran lifespan?

Average Bowran life expectancy in 1977 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowran 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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