Origins of the Bowes surname
About the Boweses
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Interesting facts about Bowes
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bowes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.
Who were Boweses most likely to marry?
Bow Or Bowe Or Boweses
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Our tell us which families married Boweses.
What are the most common Bowes first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Boweses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Boweses in 1921
Dressmaker
133
General Servant Domestic
91
Domestic Servant
73
Housekeeper
49
Dress Maker
48
Common male occupations for Boweses in 1921
Coal Miner
137
Farmer
115
Agricultural Labourer
112
Farm Labourer
94
Bricklayer
93
