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Bowes Orr Family History

Bowes Orr 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, Bowersox, Bowes, Beresford, Bowser, Botsford, Beshore

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Where is the Bowes Orr family from?

You can see how Bowes Orr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowes Orr family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Bowes Orr families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowes Orr's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Bowes Orr families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Bowes Orr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowes Orr 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bowes Orr. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Bowes Orr. For the veterans among your Bowes Orr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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