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Bowyers Family History

Bowyers 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: Bowyer, Boyers, Bowers, Bower, Byers, Bowes, Boyer, Bowler, Conyers

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Where is the Bowyers family from?

You can see how Bowyers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowyers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowyers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bowyers families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowyers's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bowyers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowyers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowyers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowyers. 100% of Bowyers 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 482 census records available for the last name Bowyers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowyers 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bowyers. 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 95 military records available for the last name Bowyers. For the veterans among your Bowyers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowyers lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Bowyers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bowyers in 1989 was 86, and 47 in 1995.

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