Origins of the Bagwell surname

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    In 1921, most Bagwells lived in london

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    420 Bagwell Travel & migration records
    3,200 Bagwells found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bagwells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bagwells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    17

    Laundress

    16

    Charwoman

    13

    Lace Maker

    11

    Widow

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Bagwells in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    41

    Farm Hands

    36

    General Farmers

    26

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    25

    Carpenter

    16

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