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Bowrie Family History

Bowrie 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: Bowie, Borie, Lowrie, Boris, Bourne, Borne, Norrie, Bogie, Borde

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Where is the Bowrie family from?

You can see how Bowrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowrie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bowrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Bowrie family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowrie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bowrie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Bowrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowrie 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bowrie. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bowrie. For the veterans among your Bowrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowrie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Bowrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Bowrie in 1963 was 82, and 69 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowrie 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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