Origins of the Horswell surname
About the Horswells
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Interesting facts about Horswell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Horswell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Horswells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Horswells.
What are the most common Horswell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Horswells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Horswells in 1921
Dressmaker
17
Laundress
13
Charwoman
9
General Servant Domestic
8
None
8
Common male occupations for Horswells in 1921
Mason
28
Carpenter
15
Shipwright
14
Farmer
9
Dairyman
8
