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Bowitch Family History

Bowitch Name 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: Bowditch, Bobich, Bolich, Kowatch, Borich, Blitch, Bowick, Bozich

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Where is the Bowitch family from?

You can see how Bowitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowitch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bowitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bowitch family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowitch's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bowitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowitch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bowitch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Bowitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowitch 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Bowitch. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bowitch. For the veterans among your Bowitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowitch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bowitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bowitch in 1972 was 72, and 95 in 2003.

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