Origins of the Wardell surname

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    In 1921, most Wardells lived in london

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    2,400 Wardell Travel & migration records
    12,000 Wardells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Wardell

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    What are the most common Wardell first names?

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    Common jobs for Wardells

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    Commmon female occupations for Wardells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    83

    Living On Own Means

    33

    Domestic Servant

    31

    House Servant

    28

    General Servant

    23

    Commmon male occupations for Wardells in 1921

    Joiner

    55

    Farmer

    47

    General Labourer

    41

    Butcher

    36

    Agricultural Labourer

    32

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