Origins of the Maw surname
About the Maws
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Interesting facts about Maw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Maw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1557.
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
