Origins of the Bowdrey surname
About the Bowdreys
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Interesting facts about Bowdrey
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Bowdreys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Bowdrey first names?
William
George
Mary
Charlotte
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Common jobs for Bowdreys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Bowdreys in 1921
Lacemaker
5
Laundress
2
Assistant Coffee Shop
1
Blacksmith
1
Brace Fitter
1
Commmon male occupations for Bowdreys in 1921
General Labourer
7
Carpenter
5
Ag. Lab.
4
Gardener
4
Blacksmith
3
