Origins of the Barnell surname
About the Barnells
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Interesting facts about Barnell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1542.
What are the most common Barnell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barnells in 1921
Dressmaker
15
Laundress
15
Servant
12
Nurse
9
Domestic Servant
7
Common male occupations for Barnells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
27
General Labourer
10
Carpenter
8
Farmer
8
Clerk
6
