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Bowermaster Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Bauermeister .

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


Similar surnames: Lowmaster, Burmaster, Bowmaster, Waycaster, Hoffmaster, Obermiller

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Where is the Bowermaster family from?

You can see how Bowermaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowermaster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowermaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Bowermaster families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bowermaster's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bowermaster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowermaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowermaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowermaster. 59% of Bowermaster men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bowermaster women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowermaster were Weaver and Packer. .

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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
    59%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowermaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowermaster 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Bowermaster. 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 556 military records available for the last name Bowermaster. For the veterans among your Bowermaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowermaster lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bowermaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bowermaster in 1952 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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