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Bowhers Family History

Bowhers 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: Boshers, Bowers, Bower, Bowes, Bowler, Bowser, Bowker, Brothers

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Where is the Bowhers family from?

You can see how Bowhers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowhers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bowhers family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowhers's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Bowhers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowhers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowhers ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bowhers ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Bowhers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowhers 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bowhers. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bowhers. For the veterans among your Bowhers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowhers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Bowhers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bowhers in 1977 was 92, and 73 in 2002.

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