Origins of the Oakwell surname

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    In 1921, most Oakwells lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Oakwells

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    Commmon female occupations for Oakwells in 1921

    General Servant

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Housemaid Domestic

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Oakwells in 1921

    Coal Miner

    5

    Tailor

    5

    Cordwainer

    3

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Collier Hewer

    2

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