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Bowski Family History

Bowski 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: Borski, Kowski, Koski, Borowski, Bosko, Wolski, Bowser, Osowski, Bosi

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Where is the Bowski family from?

You can see how Bowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bowski families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bowski's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Bowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowski 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 Bowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowski. 100% of Bowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Bowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Bowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowski 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Bowski. 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 85 military records available for the last name Bowski. For the veterans among your Bowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bowski in 1960 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowski 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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