Origins of the Barkworth surname
About the Barkworths
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Interesting facts about Barkworth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barkworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Barkworth first names?
Thomas
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Barkworths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barkworths in 1921
Living On Own Means
8
Dressmaker
6
General Servant Domestic
4
House Keeper
4
House Servant
4
Common male occupations for Barkworths in 1921
Tailor
56
Joiner
6
Timber Merchant
6
Agricultural Labourer
5
Baker
5
