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Origins of the Markwell surname

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About the Markwells

We have a total number of 6224 records for people with the last name Markwell.

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Where do most Markwells live?

In 1921, most Markwells lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Markwells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,920 records for the Markwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Markwells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Markwells.

What are the most common Markwell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Markwells

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

Common Female occupations for Markwells in 1921
Charwoman

20

Dressmaker

18

General Servant

18

Domestic Servant

17

General Servant Domestic

16

Common Male occupations for Markwells in 1921
Fisherman

50

Agricultural Labourer

35

Basket Maker

33

Farm Labourer

17

Iron Moulder

16

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