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Origins of the Bowdige surname

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About the Bowdiges

We have a total number of 339 records for people with the last name Bowdige.

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Where do most Bowdiges live?

In 1921, most Bowdiges lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Bowdiges

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We have 326 records for the Bowdige surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bowdiges most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bowdige first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Bowdiges

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

Common Female occupations for Bowdiges in 1921
House Servant

3

Labourers Wife

3

Lb Wife

3

Box Maker

2

Cook Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Bowdiges in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

7

Ag Lb

5

Ag Labourer

3

Carpenter & Joiner

3

General Labourer

3

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