Origins of the Alister surname
About the Alisters
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Interesting facts about Alister
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Alister surname. The oldest one dates back to 1770.
Who were Alisters most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Alisters.
What are the most common Alister first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Alisters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Alisters in 1921
Annuitant
4
Dressmaker
4
Housekeeper
3
Servant
3
At Home
2
Common male occupations for Alisters in 1921
Coal Miner
11
Dock Labourer
6
Tailor
5
Weaver
5
Coalminer
4
