The ancestors of the name Bowode date back to the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the Bowode family lived in or near the village of Bowood, in the parish of Netherbury in Dorset.
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Early Origins of the Bowode family
The surname Bowode was first found in Dorset, where the name is associated with the village of Bowood in the parish of Netherbury. In the Domesday Book survey of 1086 Bowood was recorded as lands held by the Bishop of Salisbury. 1
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Early History of the Bowode family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bowode research. Another 171 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1377 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Bowode History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Bowode Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Bowode are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Bowode include: Bowd, Bowood, Bowode, Bowed, Bowwd, Bowoode and many more.
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Early Notables of the Bowode family
Notables of this surname at this time include:
John Bowode, a prominent 14th century landholder in Somerset
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Migration of the Bowode family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Bowode or a variant listed above: A. Bowde, who arrived in New Jersey in 1664.
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