Origins of the Barnston surname
About the Barnstons
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Interesting facts about Barnston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barnston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.
Who were Barnstons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Barnstons.
What are the most common Barnston first names?
Roger
Harry
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barnstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barnstons in 1921
Living On Own Means
8
Private Means
5
Spinster
5
Widow
5
At Home
4
Common male occupations for Barnstons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Esq
8
Farm Labourer
4
Gentleman
4
Farmer
3
