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Bowson Family History

Bowson 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: Boyson, Bowron, Dowson, Bosson, Bonson, Bolson, Towson, Howson

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Where is the Bowson family from?

You can see how Bowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bowson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bowson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bowson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowson 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 Bowson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowson. 85% of Bowson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowson 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Bowson. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bowson. For the veterans among your Bowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowson lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Bowson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bowson in 1992 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowson 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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