Origins of the Bolwell surname
About the Bolwells
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Interesting facts about Bolwell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Bolwells most likely to marry?
What are the most common Bolwell first names?
James
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Bolwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bolwells in 1921
Laundress
44
Dressmaker
33
General Servant Domestic
14
Milliner
12
Charwoman
10
Common male occupations for Bolwells in 1921
Gardener
30
Mason
29
Carpenter
20
Baker
18
Clerk
16
