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Bowanko Family History

Bowanko 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: Bosanko, Kolanko, Banko, Bonano, Wanko, Bonanno, Romanko, Bank

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Where is the Bowanko family from?

You can see how Bowanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowanko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bowanko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowanko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bowanko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowanko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bowanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowanko. 100% of Bowanko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bowanko women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bowanko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Bowanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowanko 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bowanko. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bowanko. For the veterans among your Bowanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowanko lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Bowanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bowanko in 1960 was 50, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowanko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowanko 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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