Origins of the Covel surname

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    In 1921, most Covels lived in east-midlands

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    Common jobs for Covels

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    Commmon female occupations for Covels in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

    5

    House Keeper

    5

    House Servant

    5

    Housekeeper

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Covels in 1921

    Blacksmith

    14

    Agricultural Labourer

    9

    Coal Miner

    6

    Butcher

    4

    Carpenter

    3

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