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Bowsman Family History

Bowsman 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, Bousman, Bossman, Bosman, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Bodman

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Where is the Bowsman family from?

You can see how Bowsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bowsman families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bowsman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowsman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowsman. 34% of Bowsman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bowsman women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowsman 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bowsman. 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 274 military records available for the last name Bowsman. For the veterans among your Bowsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowsman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bowsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bowsman in 1952 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

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