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Origins of the Bywaters surname

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About the Bywaterses

We have a total number of 2323 records for people with the last name Bywaters.

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Where do most Bywaterses live?

In 1921, most Bywaterses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bywaterses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,130 records for the Bywaters surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.

Who were Bywaterses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bywaters first names?

  • George
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bywaterses

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

Common Female occupations for Bywaterses in 1921
Straw Plaiter

20

Laundress

10

Dressmaker

7

Domestic Servant

6

General Servant

6

Common Male occupations for Bywaterses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

47

Builder

14

Bricklayer

13

Farm Labourer

13

Carpenter

9

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