Origins of the Barnstaple surname
About the Barnstaples
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Interesting facts about Barnstaple
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barnstaple surname. The oldest one dates back to 1318.
Who were Barnstaples most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Barnstaples.
What are the most common Barnstaple first names?
Charles
William
Elizabeth
Catherine
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Common jobs for Barnstaples
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barnstaples in 1921
At Home
1
Domestic Servant
1
Dressmakers Apprentice
1
General Servant Domestic
1
House Keeper
1
Common male occupations for Barnstaples in 1921
Carpenter
4
Railway Porter
3
Girderworker
2
Bridge Builder
1
Cab Proprietor
1
