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Bowlick Family History

Bowlick 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: Bolick, Bowick, Blick, Bulick, Howick, Bewick, Cowick, Bolich, Golick

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Where is the Bowlick family from?

You can see how Bowlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowlick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bowlick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bowlick families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bowlick's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Bowlick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowlick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bowlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bowlick. 58% of Bowlick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bowlick women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Miner
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Bowlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowlick 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 Bowlick. 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 99 military records available for the last name Bowlick. For the veterans among your Bowlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowlick lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Bowlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bowlick in 1974 was 61, and 86 in 2003.

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