Origins of the Barkwell surname
About the Barkwells
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Interesting facts about Barkwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barkwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
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What are the most common Barkwell first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Barkwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barkwells in 1921
General Servant
4
General Servant Domestic
3
Charwoman
2
Dressmaker
2
General Serv
2
Common male occupations for Barkwells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
7
Coalminer
4
Ivory Cutter
4
Agricultural Laborer
3
Carter On Farm
3
