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Bowdrey Family History

Bowdrey Name Meaning

see Baldry .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Cowdrey, Bowdry, Bowdre, Boldrey, Bowden, Bodley, Bowley, Bordley

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Where is the Bowdrey family from?

You can see how Bowdrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowdrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowdrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Bowdrey families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bowdrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowdrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowdrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowdrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowdrey. 100% of Bowdrey men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Bowdrey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bowdrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowdrey 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bowdrey. 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 91 military records available for the last name Bowdrey. For the veterans among your Bowdrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowdrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Bowdrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bowdrey in 1963 was 46, and 71 in 1979.

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