Bawes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bawes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bawes family

Profession Census Frequency
School 8
Weaver In Woollens 3
Farm Labourer 2
Coat Machinest 2
Tailor Presser 2
Coal Miner Labourer 2
Cap Maker 1
Charing 1
Errand Boy 1
Assisting In Business 1
Beer House Keeper 1
Colliery Trammer 1
General Labourer 1
Hospital Nurse 1
Assistant Milk Man 1
Dressmaker's Improver 1
Folder & Sewer 1
Newspaper Manager 1
Blacksmith Steel Works 1
House Keeper 1
Railway Engine Driver 1
Ship Yard General Labourer 1
Farm Servant 1
Horse Man On Farm 1
Housekeeper (domestic) 1

Bawes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bowes 80% 18,690
2 Bows 60% 854
3 Bews 60% 810
4 Bewes 80% 508
5 Bawes 100% 302
6 Bowis 60% 212
7 Bowse 40% 170
8 Bewis 60% 157

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The surname Bawes is the 5th most popular variant of Bowes.

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