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Bowka Family History

Bowka 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: Boka, Boda, Bowman, Bow, Bora, Bower, Bolla, Borra, Bork, Belka

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Where is the Bowka family from?

You can see how Bowka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bowka families living in Vermont. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bowka's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bowka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowka ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bowka. 100% of Bowka 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 32 census records available for the last name Bowka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bowka. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bowka. For the veterans among your Bowka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Bowka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bowka in 1965 was 72, and 78 in 1997.

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