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Origins of the Camwell surname

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About the Camwells

We have a total number of 1257 records for people with the last name Camwell.

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Where do most Camwells live?

In 1921, most Camwells lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Camwells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,110 records for the Camwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Camwells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Camwells.

What are the most common Camwell first names?

  • William
  • George
  • Mary
  • Eliza

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Camwell family members

Common jobs for Camwells

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

Common Female occupations for Camwells in 1921
Laundress

14

Dressmaker

6

House Servant

6

Shorthand Typist

4

Living On Own Means

3

Common Male occupations for Camwells in 1921
Farmer

11

Iron Moulder

7

Blacksmith

6

Sawyer

5

Farmers Son

4

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