Origins of the Hellwell surname
About the Hellwells
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Interesting facts about Hellwell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Hellwells most likely to marry?
What are the most common Hellwell first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Hellwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Hellwells in 1921
Cotton Thread Winder
2
Cotton Weaver
2
Household Duties
2
Private Means
2
Worsted Weaver
2
Commmon male occupations for Hellwells in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer
3
General Labourer
3
Mill Hand
3
At School
2
Butcher
2
