Origins of the Nawell surname
About the Nawells
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Interesting facts about Nawell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Nawell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
What are the most common Nawell first names?
Joseph Thompson
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Nawells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nawells in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Cook
2
Domestic Servant
2
House Servant
2
Housekeeper Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Nawells in 1921
General Labourer
4
Gardener
3
Beerhouse Keeper
2
Cabinet Maker
2
Cabinet Maker And Upholsterer
2
