Origins of the Barrit surname
About the Barrits
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Interesting facts about Barrit
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barrit surname. The oldest one dates back to 1614.
Who were Barrits most likely to marry?
Barrett Or Barret Or Barrits
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What are the most common Barrit first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barrits
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barrits in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
House Servant
4
Weaver
3
Weaver Power Loom
3
Wvr
3
Common male occupations for Barrits in 1921
Coal Miner
10
Weaver
6
Agricultural Labourer
5
Blacksmith
5
Carpenter
5
