Bowater Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bowater Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bowater family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 33
Coal Miner 12
Miner 10
Nailer 10
Nail Maker 9
Iron Roller 4
Labourer 4
Roler Of Iron 4
Butcher 3
Collier 3
Instructress Of Youth 2
Postman 2
Tailor 2
Nailor 2
Pauper 2
Stone Miner 2
Brick Layer's Lab 2
Farmers Daur 1
Apprentice To Butcher 1
Assistant Moulder 1
Boat Man 1
Brickmaker 1
Brush Maker 1
Annuitant 1
Gas Fitter 1

Bowater Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bowater 100% 2,575
2 Bawtree 43% 877
3 Bowter 86% 193

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The surname Bowater is the most popular version of all its varients

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