Origins of the Capwell surname
About the Capwells
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Interesting facts about Capwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Capwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.
What are the most common Capwell first names?
John
George
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Capwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Capwells in 1921
House Duty
2
House Servant
2
Nail Maker
2
Ag Servt
1
Bucket Factory Helper
1
Common male occupations for Capwells in 1921
Coal Miner
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Unskilled Construction Occupations
3
Boot And Shoe Dealer
1
Boot And Shoe Rivetter
1
