Origins of the Beckton surname
About the Becktons
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Interesting facts about Beckton
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Becktons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Beckton first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Becktons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Becktons in 1921
Dressmaker
7
Music Teacher
6
Living On Own Means
5
No Occupation
5
Fund Holder
4
Commmon male occupations for Becktons in 1921
Farmer
13
Farm Labourer
8
Joiner
8
Farm Servant
7
Farmers Son
6
