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Bowkett Family History

Bowkett Surname Meaning

see Buckett.

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


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Where is the Bowkett family from?

You can see how Bowkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowkett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bowkett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Bowkett families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bowkett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowkett families in 1891.
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What did your Bowkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowkett. 17% of Bowkett men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Bowkett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bowkett were Farm Labourer and House Wife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Timber Fallers Heavy Work
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • House Wife
    4%

What Bowkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Bowkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowkett 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Bowkett. 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 436 military records available for the last name Bowkett. For the veterans among your Bowkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowkett lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Bowkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bowkett in 1976 was 83, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowkett 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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