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Bowck Family History

Bowck 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: Bock, Borck, Boeck, Boock, Bouck, Bowick, Beck, Black, Brock, Back

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Where is the Bowck family from?

You can see how Bowck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bowck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bowck families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowck 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 72 census records available for the last name Bowck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowck 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bowck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bowck. For the veterans among your Bowck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowck 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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