Origins of the Cardwell surname
About the Cardwells
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Interesting facts about Cardwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Cardwell surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Cardwells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Cardwells.
What are the most common Cardwell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cardwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cardwells in 1921
Cotton Weaver
64
Dressmaker
35
Laundress
30
Domestic Servant
29
General Servant
28
Common male occupations for Cardwells in 1921
Coal Miner
78
Husbandman
73
Farmer
62
General Labourer
62
Yeoman
56
