Origins of the Chadwell surname

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    In 1921, most Chadwells lived in london

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    280 Chadwell Travel & migration records
    1,200 Chadwells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Chadwell

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    Common jobs for Chadwells

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

    Common female occupations for Chadwells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    Widow

    8

    Cotton Weaver

    7

    Wheelwright

    7

    Cook

    5

    Common male occupations for Chadwells in 1921

    Carpenter

    24

    Plumber

    13

    Vintner

    13

    Farm Hands

    9

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    9

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