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Bowskey Family History

Bowskey Surname 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: Bowley, Bosley, Bowser, Bowker, Poskey, Rowsey, Buskey, Towsley

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Where is the Bowskey family from?

You can see how Bowskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bowskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bowskey family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bowskey's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Bowskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Bowskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowskey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bowskey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Bowskey. For the veterans among your Bowskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowskey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Bowskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bowskey in 1975 was 68, and 76 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowskey 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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