Origins of the Barkwill surname
About the Barkwills
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Interesting facts about Barkwill
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barkwill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
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What are the most common Barkwill first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Barkwills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barkwills in 1921
Dress Maker
5
Dressmaker
5
At Home
4
Farmers Daughter
4
Agricultural Labourer Wife
2
Common male occupations for Barkwills in 1921
Coal Miner
6
Agricultural Labourer
4
Coal Miner Hewer
4
Farm Labourer
4
Leather Skinner
4
