Origins of the Kestell surname

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    In 1921, most Kestells lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Kestell first names?

    John

    William

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Kestells

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    Commmon female occupations for Kestells in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Assistant

    3

    Farmers Wife

    3

    Wife

    3

    China Clay Labourers Wife

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Kestells in 1921

    Farmer

    13

    Clay Labourer

    10

    Farmers Son

    10

    Coal Miner

    7

    Carpenter

    6

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