Origins of the Burwell surname
About the Burwells
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Interesting facts about Burwell
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What are the most common Burwell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Burwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Burwells in 1921
Dressmaker
11
Living On Own Means
11
Cook
8
Laundress
8
Domestic Servant
7
Common male occupations for Burwells in 1921
Farm Hands
12
Gardener
12
Agricultural Labourer
10
Blacksmith
10
General Farmers
10
