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Origins of the Jewill surname

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About the Jewills

We have a total number of 417 records for people with the last name Jewill.

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Where do most Jewills live?

In 1921, most Jewills lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Jewills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 360 records for the Jewill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Jewills most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jewills.

What are the most common Jewill first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Jewill family members

Common jobs for Jewills

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

Common Female occupations for Jewills in 1921
Day Scholar

3

Wife

3

Annuetent

2

House Servant

2

Annuitant

1

Common Male occupations for Jewills in 1921
Copper Miner

7

Master

4

Able Seaman

3

Mate

3

Tailor

3

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