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Bowner Family History

Bowner 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, Bodner, Bonner, Borner, Downer, Towner, Bowler, Bowser, Bowker

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Where is the Bowner family from?

You can see how Bowner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 15 Bowner families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bowner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowner families in 1891.
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What did your Bowner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowner. 100% of Bowner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bowner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowner 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Bowner. 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 284 military records available for the last name Bowner. For the veterans among your Bowner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowner lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Bowner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bowner in 1984 was 57, and 89 in 2000.

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