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Bowbeer Family History

Bowbeer 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: Bower, Bowler, Bowser, Bowker, Bober, Bowyer, Bobier, Bowsher, Bowmer

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Where is the Bowbeer family from?

You can see how Bowbeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowbeer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowbeer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bowbeer families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bowbeer's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bowbeer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowbeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowbeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowbeer. 100% of Bowbeer 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bowbeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowbeer 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bowbeer. 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 141 military records available for the last name Bowbeer. For the veterans among your Bowbeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowbeer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bowbeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bowbeer in 1963 was 65, and 78 in 2003.

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