Origins of the Carswell surname

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    In 1921, most Carswells lived in london

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    2,900 Carswell Travel & migration records
    8,800 Carswells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Carswell

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    Common jobs for Carswells

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

    Common female occupations for Carswells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    47

    House Keeper

    29

    Housekeeper

    29

    Domestic Servant

    24

    Annuitant

    20

    Common male occupations for Carswells in 1921

    Farmer

    63

    Coal Miner

    54

    Joiner

    38

    Weaver

    36

    General Labourer

    30

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