Origins of the Bowdell surname
About the Bowdells
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Interesting facts about Bowdell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bowdell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Bowdell first names?
George
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bowdells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bowdells in 1921
Calico Weaver
3
Cotton Weaver
3
Mariners Wife
3
Servant
3
Cotton Shoddy Weaver
2
Common male occupations for Bowdells in 1921
Ab
7
Ab, Cook
4
Mariner
4
Master Mariner
3
Saddler...Post Master
3
