Origins of the Nowill surname
About the Nowills
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Interesting facts about Nowill
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Nowills most likely to marry?
Bote Nowills
What are the most common Nowill first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Nowills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Nowills in 1921
Cutler
6
Living On Own Means
6
Private Means
6
Farmers Daughter
4
At Home
3
Commmon male occupations for Nowills in 1921
Cutler
26
Cutlery Manufacturer
10
French Polisher
5
Merchant
5
Razor Grinder
5
