Origins of the Bakewell surname

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    In 1921, most Bakewells lived in east-midlands

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    1,400 Bakewell Travel & migration records
    9,400 Bakewells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Bakewell

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    What are the most common Bakewell first names?

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    Common jobs for Bakewells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bakewells in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    34

    Dressmaker

    23

    Private Means

    20

    Annuitant

    18

    Domestic Servant

    18

    Commmon male occupations for Bakewells in 1921

    Coal Miner

    61

    Farmer

    57

    Coal Miner Hewer

    35

    Grocer

    32

    Brick Maker

    20

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