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Origins of the Bowley surname

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About the Bowleys

We have a total number of 20989 records for people with the last name Bowley.

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Where do most Bowleys live?

In 1921, most Bowleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bowleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 19,200 records for the Bowley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Bowleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bowley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bowleys

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

Common Female occupations for Bowleys in 1921
Dressmaker

74

General Servant Domestic

61

Laundress

60

Domestic Servant

58

Servant

43

Common Male occupations for Bowleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

127

General Labourer

70

Farmer

62

Coal Miner

56

Farm Labourer

53

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