Origins of the Bowstead surname
About the Bowsteads
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Interesting facts about Bowstead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bowstead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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What are the most common Bowstead first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bowsteads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bowsteads in 1921
Living On Own Means
8
At Home
6
House Servant
6
Charwoman
5
House Keeper
5
Common male occupations for Bowsteads in 1921
Clerk
10
Carpenter
8
Coal Miner
8
Farmer
7
At Home
6
