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Origins of the Oswell surname

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    In 1921, most Oswells lived in london

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    430 Oswell Travel & migration records
    2,800 Oswells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Oswell

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    Common jobs for Oswells

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    Common female occupations for Oswells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    15

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Housekeeper

    8

    House Servant

    6

    Laundress

    6

    Common male occupations for Oswells in 1921

    Coal Miner

    24

    Carman

    15

    Blacksmith

    7

    Bricklayer

    7

    Coal Miner Hewer

    7

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