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Bowier Family History

Bowier 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, Bowler, Bowser, Bowker, Bowie, Bowyer, Bobier, Bowmer, Bosier

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Where is the Bowier family from?

You can see how Bowier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bowier families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowier's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Bowier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowier. 100% of Bowier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bowier women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Bowier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowier 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Bowier. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bowier. For the veterans among your Bowier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bowier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bowier in 1965 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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