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Origins of the Albiston surname

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About the Albistons

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Where do most Albistons live?

In 1921, most Albistons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Albistons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,560 records for the Albiston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1736.

Who were Albistons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Albiston first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Albistons

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

Common Female occupations for Albistons in 1921
Dressmaker

18

Cotton Weaver

14

Machinist

7

Charwoman

6

House Keeper

5

Common Male occupations for Albistons in 1921
Boiler Maker

13

Whip Maker

13

Cotton Spinner

12

Waterman

10

General Labourer

9

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