Burwell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Burwell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Burwell family

Profession Census Frequency
Living On Own Means 7
Dress Maker 5
Farm Agricultural Labourer 4
Tailor 3
Bricklayer 3
Mariner 3
Laundress Wash 3
Railway Shunter 2
Commercial Traveller 2
Dock Labourer 2
General Labourer 2
Iron Turner Engine Maker 2
Shop Assistant 2
Assistant School Mistress 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Fish Merchant Assistant 2
Fish Shop Keeper 2
Engine Fitter 2
Wool Soinner 2
School 2
Domestic Nurse 1
Agricultural Farm Labourer 1
Domestic Cook Housekeeper 1
Grocer 1
School Master 1

Burwell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Barwell 86% 8,527
2 Browell 71% 3,496
3 Burwell 100% 2,771
4 Borwell 86% 1,631
5 Brewell 71% 496
6 Brewill 57% 189
7 Berwell 86% 119

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The surname Burwell is the 3rd most popular variant of Barwell.

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