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Boweman Family History

Boweman 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: Bowman, Bowerman, Boseman, Boleman, Boreman, Bozeman, Coleman

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Where is the Boweman family from?

You can see how Boweman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boweman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boweman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Boweman families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Boweman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Boweman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boweman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boweman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boweman. 100% of Boweman 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 800 census records available for the last name Boweman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boweman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Boweman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Boweman. For the veterans among your Boweman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boweman lifespan?

Average Boweman life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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