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Bowey Name Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Bowie .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bower, Bowes, Bowley, Boley, Bowen, Bovey, Cowey, Towey, Boney, Howey

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Where is the Bowey family from?

You can see how Bowey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 45 Bowey families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bowey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bowey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bowey. 46% of Bowey men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Bowey 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bowey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowey 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Bowey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 494 military records available for the last name Bowey. For the veterans among your Bowey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bowey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bowey in 1971 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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