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Origins of the Fewell surname

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About the Fewells

We have a total number of 2747 records for people with the last name Fewell.

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Where do most Fewells live?

In 1921, most Fewells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Fewells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,500 records for the Fewell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1575.

Who were Fewells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Fewells.

What are the most common Fewell first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Fewells

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

Common Female occupations for Fewells in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Housemaid

9

Laundress

9

Domestic Servant

8

Charwoman

6

Common Male occupations for Fewells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

48

Farm Labourer

21

General Labourer

13

Carman

12

Carpenter

12

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