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Bowmans Family History

Bowmans 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: Bowman, Bodman, Boman, Omans, Bowens, Bowland, Gowans, Bowlan, Bowns

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Where is the Bowmans family from?

You can see how Bowmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowmans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowmans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bowmans families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowmans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowmans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowmans 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 Bowmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowmans. 100% of Bowmans men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Bowmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowmans 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bowmans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bowmans. For the veterans among your Bowmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowmans lifespan?

Average Bowmans life expectancy in 1974 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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