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Origins of the Jewsbury surname

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About the Jewsburys

We have a total number of 2289 records for people with the last name Jewsbury.

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Where do most Jewsburys live?

In 1921, most Jewsburys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Jewsburys

How common is your surname?

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We have 2,020 records for the Jewsbury surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Jewsburys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jewsburys.

What are the most common Jewsbury first names?

  • Thomas
  • Richard
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Jewsburys

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

Common Female occupations for Jewsburys in 1921
Dressmaker

8

Living On Own Means

6

At Home

5

Cook Domestic

5

Shoe Binder

5

Common Male occupations for Jewsburys in 1921
Coal Miner

14

Tape Weaver

12

Coal Miner Hewer

9

Clerk

7

Brassfounder

5

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