Origins of the Bowsell surname
About the Bowsells
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Interesting facts about Bowsell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Bowsells most likely to marry?
Brabstons
What are the most common Bowsell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bowsells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Bowsells in 1921
Servant
3
Domestic Servant
2
Drapers Assistant
2
House Servant
2
Laundress
2
Commmon male occupations for Bowsells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
3
Brass Finisher
3
Cordwainer
2
Farm Laborer
2
Glover
2
