Origins of the Thelwell surname
About the Thelwells
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Interesting facts about Thelwell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Thelwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Thelwells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Thelwells.
What are the most common Thelwell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Thelwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Thelwells in 1921
Laundress
10
Dressmaker
9
Domestic Servant
8
General Servant Domestic
7
Dress Maker
6
Common male occupations for Thelwells in 1921
General Labourer
24
Agricultural Labourer
17
Farmer
16
Farm Labourer
14
Butcher
8
