Southwell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Southwell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Southwell family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 57
Female Servant 42
Independent 33
Weaver 19
Labourer 17
Farmer 13
Worsted Weaver 13
Cotton Weaver 12
Shoe Maker 10
Male Servant 9
Carpet Weaver 7
Wool Comber 7
Apprentice 6
Dress Maker 6
Grocer 6
Cotton Spinner 6
Tailor 5
Worsted Factory 5
Butcher 4
Carpenter 4
Cooper 4
Pupil 4
Plasterer 4
Doffer 3
Inn Keeper 3

Southwell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Southwell 100% 14,168
2 Southwall 89% 190

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The surname Southwell is the most popular version of all its varients

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