Origins of the Blackwell surname
About the Blackwells
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Interesting facts about Blackwell
How common is your surname?
780th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Blackwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1540.
Who were Blackwells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Blackwells.
What are the most common Blackwell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Blackwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Blackwells in 1921
Dressmaker
265
General Servant Domestic
158
Laundress
152
Domestic Servant
148
General Servant
105
Common male occupations for Blackwells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
259
General Labourer
234
Carpenter
179
Farm Labourer
157
Farmer
150
