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Origins of the Awre surname

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About the Awres

We have a total number of 144 records for people with the last name Awre.

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Where do most Awres live?

In 1921, most Awres lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Awres

How common is your surname?

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

We have 116 records for the Awre surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Awres most likely to marry?

Phelpses

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Pelokes

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What are the most common Awre first names?

  • Ernest Edwin
  • Charles
  • Ona
  • Caroline Jane

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Common jobs for Awres

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

Common Female occupations for Awres in 1921
Bar Maid

1

District Nurse

1

Farmer

1

Formerly A Cook

1

Hostess

1

Common Male occupations for Awres in 1921
Accountants Clerk

2

Farmer

2

Farmers Son

2

Yeoman

2

Accountant

1

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