Origins of the Blacknell surname
About the Blacknells
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Interesting facts about Blacknell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Blacknell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Blacknell first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Blacknells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Blacknells in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Farmers Daughter
5
Charwoman
4
Hosiery Mender
4
Cook
3
Common male occupations for Blacknells in 1921
Carpenter
9
Agricultural Labourer
8
Coal Miner Hewer
7
Coal Miner
6
Farmer
6
