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Bowerfind Family History

Bowerfind 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: Bowerman, Bowring, Soderlind, Berlin, Bower, Comerford, Berland

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Where is the Bowerfind family from?

You can see how Bowerfind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowerfind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowerfind families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bowerfind families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowerfind's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bowerfind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowerfind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowerfind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowerfind. 100% of Bowerfind men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Bowerfind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowerfind 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bowerfind. 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 85 military records available for the last name Bowerfind. For the veterans among your Bowerfind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowerfind lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Bowerfind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bowerfind in 1968 was 72, and 85 in 1992.

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