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Bowart Family History

Bowart Name 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: Bodart, Bogart, Cowart, Boward, Bowar, Bohart, Bower, Howard, Howarth

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Where is the Bowart family from?

You can see how Bowart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowart family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bowart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bowart families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowart's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bowart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowart ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bowart ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Bowart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowart 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bowart. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bowart. For the veterans among your Bowart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowart lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Bowart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bowart in 1985 was 75, and 88 in 1991.

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