Origins of the Sortwell surname
About the Sortwells
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Interesting facts about Sortwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sortwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Sortwells most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Sortwell first names?
Henry
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Sortwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sortwells in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Domestic Servant
3
Barmaid
2
Daughter
2
Depot Keeper Asst
2
Common male occupations for Sortwells in 1921
Bricklayer
19
Son
6
Builder
5
Clerk In Holy Orders
2
Dock Labourer
2
