Origins of the Cowell surname

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    In 1921, most Cowells lived in london

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    Common jobs for Cowells

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    Commmon female occupations for Cowells in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    316

    Dressmaker

    193

    Domestic Servant

    124

    Laundress

    109

    General Servant Domestic

    85

    Commmon male occupations for Cowells in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    182

    Coal Miner

    176

    Cotton Weaver

    171

    General Labourer

    168

    Carpenter

    123

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