Origins of the Otterwell surname
About the Otterwells
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Interesting facts about Otterwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Otterwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Otterwells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Otterwells.
What are the most common Otterwell first names?
James
William
Mary
Eliza
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Common jobs for Otterwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Otterwells in 1921
Dressmaker
4
General Servant Domestic
4
Cotton Winder
3
Drapers Assistant
3
Laundress
3
Common male occupations for Otterwells in 1921
General Labourer
6
Agricultural Labourer
4
Bricklayer
4
Coal Miner Hewer
4
Blacksmith
3
