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Origins of the Bouskill surname

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Where do most Bouskills live?

In 1921, most Bouskills lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Bouskills

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,220 records for the Bouskill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bouskills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bouskill first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bouskills

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bouskills in 1921
Widow

7

Cotton Doubler

4

Domestic Servant

4

House Servant

4

Charwoman

3

Common Male occupations for Bouskills in 1921
Farmer

10

Fisherman

10

Butcher

7

Iron Moulder

5

Coal Miner

4

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