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Origins of the Bowhay surname

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About the Bowhays

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Where do most Bowhays live?

In 1921, most Bowhays lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Bowhays

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We have 1,700 records for the Bowhay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bowhays most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bowhay first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bowhays

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

Common Female occupations for Bowhays in 1921
Dressmaker

14

Domestic Servant

7

General Servant

6

Laundress

6

General Servant Domestic

5

Common Male occupations for Bowhays in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

22

Blacksmith

12

Farm Labourer

11

Stone Mason

10

Farmer

9

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