Origins of the Coldwell surname
About the Coldwells
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Interesting facts about Coldwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Coldwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
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What are the most common Coldwell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Coldwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Coldwells in 1921
Dressmaker
55
Woollen Weaver
35
House Servant
31
Living On Own Means
25
General Servant Domestic
23
Common male occupations for Coldwells in 1921
Coal Miner
70
Woollen Weaver
56
File Cutter
44
Clerk
30
Scissor Forger
30
