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Bowlcott Family History

Bowlcott 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: Wolcott, Olcott, Woolcott, Bowcutt, Walcott, Talcott, Wilcott

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Where is the Bowlcott family from?

You can see how Bowlcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlcott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Bowlcott families living in Herefordshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bowlcott's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Bowlcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowlcott 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 Bowlcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bowlcott. 100% of Bowlcott men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Bowlcott 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Bowlcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlcott 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bowlcott. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bowlcott. For the veterans among your Bowlcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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