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Origins of the Awe surname

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About the Awes

We have a total number of 30 records for people with the last name Awe.

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Where do most Awes live?

In 1921, most Awes lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Awes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 25 records for the Awe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Awes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Awes.

What are the most common Awe first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Christian
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Awes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Awes in 1921
Dressmaker

1

Housemaid

1

Leather Dressers Wife

1

Servants Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Awes in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

3

Bookkeepers And Cashiers

1

Fellmonger

1

Hotel Clerks

1

House Servant Footman

1

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