Origins of the Sortwell surname

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    In 1921, most Sortwells lived in east

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    Interesting facts about Sortwell

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    What are the most common Sortwell first names?

    Henry

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    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.

    Commmon female occupations for Sortwells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    6

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Barmaid

    2

    Daughter

    2

    Depot Keeper Asst

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Sortwells in 1921

    Bricklayer

    19

    Son

    6

    Builder

    5

    Clerk In Holy Orders

    2

    Dock Labourer

    2

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