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Origins of the Bowden surname

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About the Bowdens

We have a total number of 102845 records for people with the last name Bowden.

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Alternative variations of the name Bowden

Bowden, Bouden, Bowdon, Bowdin, Boden

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Where do most Bowdens live?

In 1921, most Bowdens lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Bowdens

How common is your surname?

457th most common surname in the UK

We have 88,800 records for the Bowden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.

Who were Bowdens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bowden first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bowdens

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

Common Female occupations for Bowdens in 1921
Dressmaker

480

Cotton Weaver

303

Laundress

224

Domestic Servant

205

General Servant Domestic

201

Common Male occupations for Bowdens in 1921
General Labourer

306

Agricultural Labourer

277

Coal Miner

266

Carpenter

261

Farmer

242

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