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Bowrnan Family History

Bowrnan 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, Borland, Boran, Bowerman, Bowring, Bowron, Bowland, Dornan

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Where is the Bowrnan family from?

You can see how Bowrnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowrnan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bowrnan families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowrnan 's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Bowrnan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Bowrnan . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowrnan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bowrnan . 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Bowrnan . For the veterans among your Bowrnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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