Origins of the Jowitt surname
About the Jowitts
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Interesting facts about Jowitt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jowitt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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What are the most common Jowitt first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jowitts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jowitts in 1921
Dressmaker
23
Living On Own Means
14
Worsted Weaver
11
Cloth Weaver
10
Cotton Weaver
10
Common male occupations for Jowitts in 1921
Coal Miner
39
Coal Miner Hewer
12
Engine Fitter
10
Agricultural Labourer
9
General Labourer
9
