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Origins of the Bestall surname

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We have a total number of 1227 records for people with the last name Bestall.

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Where do most Bestalls live?

In 1921, most Bestalls lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Bestalls

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,110 records for the Bestall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Bestalls most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bestalls.

What are the most common Bestall first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Bestalls

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bestalls in 1921
Domestic Servant

7

General Servant

3

Plasterer

3

School Full Time

3

Seamer

3

Common Male occupations for Bestalls in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer

8

Coal Miner

7

Barber

4

Butcher

4

Farmer

4

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