Origins of the Stilwell surname
About the Stilwells
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Interesting facts about Stilwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Stilwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Stilwell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Stilwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Stilwells in 1921
Laundress
27
Living On Own Means
16
Housemaid Domestic
15
Private Means
15
Dressmaker
14
Common male occupations for Stilwells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
31
General Labourer
28
Farm Labourer
22
Blacksmith
16
Gardener
16
