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Origins of the Birtwell surname

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Where do most Birtwells live?

In 1921, most Birtwells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Birtwells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,920 records for the Birtwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Birtwells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Birtwell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Birtwells

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

Common Female occupations for Birtwells in 1921
Cotton Weaver

81

Cotton Winder

28

Weaver Cotton

18

Weaver

14

House Keeper

12

Common Male occupations for Birtwells in 1921
Cotton Weaver

47

Weaver Cotton

12

Joiner

10

Block Printer

9

General Labourer

9

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