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Bowridge Family History

Bowridge 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: Bridge, Burridge, Bowring, Brownridge, Berridge, Surridge, Beveridge

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Where is the Bowridge family from?

You can see how Bowridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowridge family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bowridge families living in Glamorgan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bowridge's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Bowridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowridge 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 97 census records available for the last name Bowridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowridge 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bowridge. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bowridge. For the veterans among your Bowridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowridge lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1975, in the United States, Bowridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bowridge in 1970 was 64, and 73 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowridge 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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