Origins of the Bowton surname
About the Bowtons
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Interesting facts about Bowton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bowton surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Bowtons most likely to marry?
Boughton Or Borughton Or Bouton Or Broughton Or Bowtons
Our tell us which families married Bowtons.
What are the most common Bowton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bowtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bowtons in 1921
House Servant
6
Cook Domestic
4
Domestic Servant
4
Dressmaker
4
Annuitant
2
Common male occupations for Bowtons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Confectioner
5
Fisherman
4
Shoemaker
4
Bricklayer
3
