Origins of the Birkenhead surname
About the Birkenheads
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Interesting facts about Birkenhead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Birkenhead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1546.
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What are the most common Birkenhead first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Birkenheads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Birkenheads in 1921
Cotton Weaver
31
Dressmaker
16
Widow
12
House Keeper
8
Weaver
8
Common male occupations for Birkenheads in 1921
Cotton Spinner
23
Bricklayer
17
Waterman
14
Joiner
12
Yeoman
9
