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Origins of the Beardwell surname

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Where do most Beardwells live?

In 1921, most Beardwells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beardwells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,970 records for the Beardwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Beardwells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beardwell first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Beardwells

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

Common Female occupations for Beardwells in 1921
Dressmaker

12

General Servant

8

Dress Maker

5

General Servant Domestic

5

Tailoress

5

Common Male occupations for Beardwells in 1921
Baker

20

Agricultural Labourer

15

Carpenter

11

General Labourer

11

Butcher

8

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