Origins of the Boxwell surname

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    In 1921, most Boxwells lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Boxwells

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    Commmon female occupations for Boxwells in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Private Means

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Boxwells in 1921

    Vintner

    7

    General Labourer

    6

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Butcher

    4

    Gardener Domestic

    4

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