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Origins of the Sawtell surname

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    In 1921, most Sawtells lived in south-west

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    730 Sawtell Travel & migration records
    2,500 Sawtells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Sawtell

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    Common jobs for Sawtells

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Sawtells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    9

    Private Means

    9

    General Servant

    8

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Housekeeper

    6

    Common male occupations for Sawtells in 1921

    Farmer

    16

    Grocer

    15

    Butcher

    13

    Farm Labourer

    12

    Agricultural Labourer

    11

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