Origins of the Bist surname
About the Bists
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Interesting facts about Bist
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Bists most likely to marry?
What are the most common Bist first names?
William
Alfred
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Bists
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Bists in 1921
Cotton Weaver
4
Dressmaker
3
House Servant
3
Servant
3
Assistant Housekeeper
2
Commmon male occupations for Bists in 1921
Coal Miner
4
Portmanteau Maker
4
Carpenter
3
Railway Porter
3
Railway Signal Fitter
3
