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Bowgett Family History

Bowgett 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: Rowett, Burgett, Doggett, Badgett, Blodgett, Dowsett, Bogert, Rowlett

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Where is the Bowgett family from?

You can see how Bowgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowgett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Bowgett families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bowgett's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Bowgett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowgett 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 Bowgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Goods Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowgett. 100% of Bowgett men worked as a Railway Goods Porter and 100% of Bowgett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Goods Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bowgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowgett 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bowgett. 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 72 military records available for the last name Bowgett. For the veterans among your Bowgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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