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Origins of the Absolom surname

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About the Absoloms

We have a total number of 1852 records for people with the last name Absolom.

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Where do most Absoloms live?

In 1921, most Absoloms lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Absoloms

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,740 records for the Absolom surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Absoloms most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Absoloms.

What are the most common Absolom first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Absoloms

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Absoloms in 1921
Laundress

7

Annuitant

5

Dressmaker

5

House Servant

5

Servant Domestic

5

Common Male occupations for Absoloms in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

23

Carpenter

12

Coal Miner

11

Farm Labourer

9

Bricklayer

7

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