Origins of the Arkwright surname
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Interesting facts about Arkwright
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Arkwright surname. The oldest one dates back to 1611.
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What are the most common Arkwright first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Arkwrights
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Arkwrights in 1921
Cotton Weaver
115
Weaver
33
Living On Own Means
29
Cotton Winder
24
Weaver Cotton
24
Common male occupations for Arkwrights in 1921
Coal Miner
63
Cotton Weaver
38
Coal Miner Hewer
31
Cotton Spinner
30
Farmer
30
