Origins of the Beckwith surname
About the Beckwiths
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Interesting facts about Beckwith
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Beckwith surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.
Who were Beckwiths most likely to marry?
Beckwith Or Becketts
Our tell us which families married Beckwiths.
What are the most common Beckwith first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Beckwiths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Beckwiths in 1921
Dressmaker
62
Living On Own Means
47
Laundress
44
General Servant Domestic
32
Silk Weaver
32
Common male occupations for Beckwiths in 1921
Coal Miner
108
Agricultural Labourer
67
Blacksmith
50
General Labourer
42
Carpenter
41
