Origins of the Cadwell surname

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    In 1921, most Cadwells lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Cadwell

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    What are the most common Cadwell first names?

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    Common jobs for Cadwells

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

    Commmon female occupations for Cadwells in 1921

    Laundress

    17

    Dressmaker

    16

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    Charwoman

    9

    General Servant

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Cadwells in 1921

    Blacksmith

    31

    Coal Miner

    25

    Tailor

    23

    Bricklayer

    15

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

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