Origins of the Bowling surname

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    In 1921, most Bowlings lived in london

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    1,400 Bowling Travel & migration records
    10,000 Bowlings found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Bowling first names?

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    Common jobs for Bowlings

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bowlings in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    115

    Living On Own Means

    30

    Weaver

    29

    Cotton Winder

    22

    Dressmaker

    22

    Commmon male occupations for Bowlings in 1921

    Farm Hands

    104

    Cotton Weaver

    59

    General Farmers

    52

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    46

    General Labourer

    43

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