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Bowshot Family History

Bowshot 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: Bowsher, Bishop, Borst, Boston, Bosco, Bosko, Bowser, Bosshart

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Where is the Bowshot family from?

You can see how Bowshot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowshot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowshot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bowshot families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowshot's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bowshot families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Bowshot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowshot 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bowshot. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bowshot. For the veterans among your Bowshot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowshot lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Bowshot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bowshot in 1968 was 89, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowshot 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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