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Bowins Family History

Bowins 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: Bowens, Bowns, Gowins, Boris, Bodin, Bowes, Bowen, Bois, Boykins

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Where is the Bowins family from?

You can see how Bowins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 36 Bowins families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bowins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bowins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bowins. 58% of Bowins men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bowins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowins 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Bowins. 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 150 military records available for the last name Bowins. For the veterans among your Bowins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowins lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bowins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bowins in 1967 was 74, and 58 in 2004.

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