Origins of the Wadwell surname
About the Wadwells
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Interesting facts about Wadwell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Wadwells most likely to marry?
What are the most common Wadwell first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wadwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wadwells in 1921
Domestic Servant
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant
2
General Servant Domestic
2
House Servant
2
Common male occupations for Wadwells in 1921
General Labourer
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Dock Labourer
3
Farm Labourer
3
Gas Stoker
2
