Origins of the Bowthorpe surname
About the Bowthorpes
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Interesting facts about Bowthorpe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bowthorpe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Bowthorpe first names?
William
Thomas
Elizabeth
Maria
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Common jobs for Bowthorpes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bowthorpes in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Book Folder
2
Domestic Servant
2
Housekeeper
2
Mab Cap Maker
2
Common male occupations for Bowthorpes in 1921
Blacksmith
10
Commercial Traveller
5
Warehouseman
4
Boiler
3
Coach Painter
3
