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Bowkowski Family History

Bowkowski 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: Borkowski, Bonkowski, Borowski, Kotkowski, Olkowski, Polkowski

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Where is the Bowkowski family from?

You can see how Bowkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bowkowski families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bowkowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bowkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowkowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Chipper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Bowkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowkowski 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bowkowski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bowkowski. For the veterans among your Bowkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowkowski lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Bowkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bowkowski in 1974 was 64, and 57 in 1999.

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