Origins of the Belt surname
About the Belts
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Interesting facts about Belt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Belt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1542.
What are the most common Belt first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Belts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Belts in 1921
Dressmaker
23
Domestic Servant
16
House Servant
15
Living On Own Means
12
General Servant Domestic
9
Common male occupations for Belts in 1921
Farmer
28
Agricultural Labourer
23
Bricklayer
23
Shipwright
21
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
20
