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Bowick Family History

Bowick Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus and Kincardineshire): variant of Bewick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bowick family from?

You can see how Bowick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bowick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bowick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bowick families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bowick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bowick families in 1911.
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What did your Bowick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bowick. 25% of Bowick men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    25%
  • Engineer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bowick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bowick 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Bowick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 490 military records available for the last name Bowick. For the veterans among your Bowick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bowick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bowick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bowick in 1950 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bowick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bowick ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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