Origins of the Kessell surname
About the Kessells
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Interesting facts about Kessell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Kessells most likely to marry?
Asplunds
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What are the most common Kessell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kessells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Kessells in 1921
Dressmaker
19
At Home
10
Dress Maker
10
General Servant Domestic
10
Charwoman
8
Commmon male occupations for Kessells in 1921
Tin Miner
17
Agricultural Labourer
10
Miner
9
Commercial Clerk
8
Copper Miner
8
