Origins of the Bowdley surname
About the Bowdleys
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Interesting facts about Bowdley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bowdley surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Bowdleys most likely to marry?
Ironsons
Our tell us which families married Bowdleys.
What are the most common Bowdley first names?
Thomas
William
Ruth
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bowdleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bowdleys in 1921
Sewing Machinist Tailoring
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
At Home
1
Bolt Machinist
1
Boot Making
1
Common male occupations for Bowdleys in 1921
Gardener Domestic
3
General Labourer
3
Boatman
2
Boiler Maker
2
Bricklayer
2
