Origins of the Borthwick surname
About the Borthwicks
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Interesting facts about Borthwick
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Borthwick surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
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What are the most common Borthwick first names?
John
William
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Borthwicks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Borthwicks in 1921
Dressmaker
78
Domestic Servant
62
F S
55
Housekeeper
52
House Keeper
43
Common male occupations for Borthwicks in 1921
Shepherd
112
Joiner
72
Fisherman
68
Farm Servant
64
Mason
56
