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Bowmaster Family History

Bowmaster Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Baumeister or the Dutch cognate Bouwmeester.

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


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Where is the Bowmaster family from?

You can see how Bowmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowmaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowmaster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Bowmaster families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowmaster's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Bowmaster families in 1911.
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What did your Bowmaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bowmaster. 50% of Bowmaster 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowmaster 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bowmaster. 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 490 military records available for the last name Bowmaster. For the veterans among your Bowmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowmaster lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bowmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bowmaster in 1960 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowmaster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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