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Origins of the Maw surname

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We have a total number of 13550 records for people with the last name Maw.

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Where do most Maws live?

In 1921, most Maws lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Maws

How common is your surname?

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

We have 11,900 records for the Maw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1557.

Who were Maws most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Maws.

What are the most common Maw first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Maws

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

Common Female occupations for Maws in 1921
Spinster

59

Dressmaker

39

Living On Own Means

35

General Servant Domestic

30

House Servant

28

Common Male occupations for Maws in 1921
Farmer

129

Agricultural Labourer

68

Farm Labourer

43

General Labourer

42

Farmers Son

38

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