Origins of the Markwell surname
About the Markwells
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Interesting facts about Markwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Markwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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
