Bowers Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bowers Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bowers family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 144
Female Servant 78
Independent 46
Male Servant 42
Labourer 37
Farmer 22
Shoe Maker 20
Potter 17
Weaver 15
Carpenter 14
Cotton Weaver 12
Dress Maker 12
Ag Labourer 12
Apprentice 10
Butcher 10
Sawyer 9
Stone Mason 8
Miner 7
Tailor 6
Servant 6
Grocer 6
Laundress 5
Joiner 5
Blacksmith 5
Warehouseman 5

Bowers Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bowers 100% 36,466
2 Bewers 83% 957
3 Bawers 83% 170

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

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