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Bowsch Family History

Bowsch 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: Bosch, Borsch, Boesch, Botsch, Posch, Bursch, Dorsch, Bosco, Hosch

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Where is the Bowsch family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowsch 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 Bowsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowsch. 100% of Bowsch men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Bowsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowsch 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bowsch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bowsch. For the veterans among your Bowsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowsch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Bowsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bowsch in 1976 was 87, and 77 in 1996.

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