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Origins of the Horwill surname

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About the Horwills

We have a total number of 1480 records for people with the last name Horwill.

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Where do most Horwills live?

In 1921, most Horwills lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Horwills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,380 records for the Horwill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Horwills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Horwill first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Horwills

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

Common Female occupations for Horwills in 1921
Dressmaker

11

Laundress

8

Domestic Servant

4

Living On Own Means

4

Private Means

4

Common Male occupations for Horwills in 1921
Thatcher

11

Agricultural Labourer

8

Baker

6

Gardener

6

Tailor

6

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