Origins of the Boward surname

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    In 1921, most Bowards lived in north-east

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    What are the most common Boward first names?

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    Common jobs for Bowards

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    Commmon female occupations for Bowards in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Genl Serv

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    House Keeper

    1

    Housemaid

    1

    Housemaid Domestic

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Bowards in 1921

    General Industry Clerks

    3

    Skatery Tracker

    3

    At School Dealer

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    Coal Miner

    2

    Tinsmiths

    2

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