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Origins of the Hudswell surname

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We have a total number of 735 records for people with the last name Hudswell.

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Where do most Hudswells live?

In 1921, most Hudswells lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Hudswells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 699 records for the Hudswell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

Who were Hudswells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Hudswell first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Hudswells

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

Common Female occupations for Hudswells in 1921
Annuitant

5

Cloth Weaver

5

Living On Own Means

4

Cloth Mender

3

Dressmaker

3

Common Male occupations for Hudswells in 1921
Cloth Finisher

8

Bricklayer

4

Clerk

4

Woollen Cloth Finisher

4

Labourer Agricultural

3

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