Origins of the Stockwell surname
About the Stockwells
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Interesting facts about Stockwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Stockwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Stockwells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Stockwells.
What are the most common Stockwell first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Stockwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Stockwells in 1921
Laundress
87
Dressmaker
77
Domestic Servant
60
Living On Own Means
36
Servant
35
Common male occupations for Stockwells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
84
General Labourer
74
Tailor
63
Gardener
54
Butcher
47
