Origins of the Barwise surname
About the Barwises
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Interesting facts about Barwise
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barwise surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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What are the most common Barwise first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barwises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barwises in 1921
Cotton Weaver
39
Charwoman
11
Weaver Cotton
8
Farmers Wife
7
Cotton Winder
6
Common male occupations for Barwises in 1921
Farmer
24
Farmers Son
14
Joiner
11
Agricultural Labourer
10
Mariner
10
