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Bowsky Family History

Bowsky 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: Barsky, Brodsky, Bosko, Bowley, Bowser, Borski, Bowlby, Wolsky

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Where is the Bowsky family from?

You can see how Bowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bowsky families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bowsky 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 Bowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bowsky. 50% of Bowsky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
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Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Bowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowsky 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Bowsky. 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 117 military records available for the last name Bowsky. For the veterans among your Bowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bowsky in 1964 was 76, and 48 in 2004.

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