Origins of the Bowling surname
About the Bowlings
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Interesting facts about Bowling
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bowling surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
What are the most common Bowling first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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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.
Common female occupations for Bowlings in 1921
Cotton Weaver
115
Living On Own Means
30
Weaver
29
Cotton Winder
22
Dressmaker
22
Common male occupations for Bowlings in 1921
Farm Hands
104
Cotton Weaver
59
General Farmers
52
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
46
General Labourer
43
