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Bowes Wilson Family History

Bowes Wilson 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: Powelson, Bouillon, Bowersox, Belson, Lewison, Bisaillon, Wilson

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Where is the Bowes Wilson family from?

You can see how Bowes Wilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowes Wilson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bowes Wilson family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowes Wilson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Bowes Wilson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Bowes Wilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowes Wilson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bowes Wilson. 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 189 military records available for the last name Bowes Wilson. For the veterans among your Bowes Wilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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