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Boweren Family History

Boweren 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: Bowden, Bower, Bowen, Boren, Bodeen, Bowerman, Bowron, Bohren, Boreen

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Where is the Boweren family from?

You can see how Boweren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boweren family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Boweren families living in Norfolk. This was about 88% of all the recorded Boweren's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Boweren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boweren 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 Boweren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boweren. 100% of Boweren 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 78 census records available for the last name Boweren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boweren 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Boweren. 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 22 military records available for the last name Boweren. For the veterans among your Boweren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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