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Bowick Name Meaning

Scottish (Angus and Kincardineshire): variant of Bewick .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bewick, Buick, Bostick, Blick, Rodick, Bulick, Howick, Berwick

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Where is the Bowick family from?

You can see how Bowick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bowick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Bowick families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bowick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bowick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowick. 100% of Bowick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowick 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Bowick. 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 490 military records available for the last name Bowick. For the veterans among your Bowick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bowick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bowick in 1950 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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