Origins of the Stonehewer surname

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    In 1921, most Stonehewers lived in north-west

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    Common jobs for Stonehewers

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    Commmon female occupations for Stonehewers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    14

    Silk Spooler

    8

    Silk Weaver

    7

    Widow

    7

    Silk Winder

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Stonehewers in 1921

    Joiner

    11

    Yeoman

    10

    Clerk

    9

    General Labourer

    9

    Carter

    6

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