Bowley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bowley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bowley family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 73
Female Servant 57
Frame Work Knitter 31
Independent 28
Labourer 17
Male Servant 15
Farmer 14
Carpenter 11
Sawyer 10
Lace Maker 9
Ag Labourer 7
Cotton Spinner 6
Bricklayer 5
Woollen Hosier Maker 5
Clerk 5
Nurse 5
Blacksmith 4
Brewer 4
Gardener 4
Shoe Maker 4
Apprentice 3
Baker 3
Artist 3
Daur 3
Carpenter Journeyman 3

Bowley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bowley 100% 15,355
2 Bewley 83% 5,577
3 Booley 83% 1,524
4 Boley 83% 1,523
5 Bewlay 67% 450
6 Bolley 83% 365
7 Bawley 83% 350
8 Bowly 83% 329
9 Bolly 67% 120

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

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