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Bowcott Family History

Bowcott Surname Meaning

see Boulcott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bowcott family from?

You can see how Bowcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowcott family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowcott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Bowcott families living in Worcestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bowcott's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bowcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowcott 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 Bowcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowcott. 36% of Bowcott men worked as a Plasterer and 63% of Bowcott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowcott were Butcher and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Master Printer
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bowcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowcott 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Bowcott. 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 281 military records available for the last name Bowcott. For the veterans among your Bowcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowcott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bowcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bowcott in 1962 was 67, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowcott 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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