Origins of the Bowder surname
About the Bowders
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Interesting facts about Bowder
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We have for the Bowder surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Bowder first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bowders
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bowders in 1921
Dressmaker
10
House Keeper
8
House Servant
8
Living On Own Means
6
Charwoman
5
Common male occupations for Bowders in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
14
Coal Miner
12
Stone Mason
11
Butcher
8
Tailor
8
