Origins of the Jewel surname
About the Jewels
We have a total of 1968 records for people with the last name Jewel.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Jewels.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Jewel family's history
Interesting facts about Jewel
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jewel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Jewels most likely to marry?
Jewell Or Jewels
&
Our tell us which families married Jewels.
What are the most common Jewel first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Jewels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jewels in 1921
Domestic Servant
13
General Servant
9
Dressmaker
8
General Servant Domestic
8
Annuitant
7
Common male occupations for Jewels in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
16
Farm Labourer
8
Mariner
8
Tailor
8
Copper Miner
7
