Origins of the Bowens surname
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Interesting facts about Bowens
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bowens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Bowenses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Bowenses.
What are the most common Bowens first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bowenses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bowenses in 1921
Charwoman
6
Dressmaker
5
Domestic Servant
4
Nailor
4
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4
Common male occupations for Bowenses in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
21
Farm Hands
15
General Farmers
10
Porters
9
Agricultural Labourer
6
