Origins of the Bownas surname
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Interesting facts about Bownas
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bownas surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Bownases most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Bownas first names?
William
John
Jane
Mary
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Common jobs for Bownases
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bownases in 1921
Widow
10
Farmers Daughter
5
Annuitant
2
Button Maker
2
Dressmaker
2
Common male occupations for Bownases in 1921
Yeoman
16
Woolman
6
Butcher
5
Coal Merchant
4
Farmers Son
4
