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Bowhan Family History

Bowhan 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: Bowman, Bowlan, Bohan, Bowhay, Bowden, Bogdan, Mohan, Bodman, Kochan

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Where is the Bowhan family from?

You can see how Bowhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowhan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bowhan families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowhan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bowhan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowhan. 100% of Bowhan women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Bowhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowhan 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bowhan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Bowhan. For the veterans among your Bowhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowhan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Bowhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bowhan in 1959 was 56, and 74 in 1999.

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