Origins of the Carpinter surname
About the Carpinters
We have a total of 401 records for people with the last name Carpinter.
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Interesting facts about Carpinter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carpinter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.
Who were Carpinters most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Carpinter first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Carpinters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carpinters in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Dress Maker
4
Laundress
4
Living On Own Means
3
Assist In Bar
2
Common male occupations for Carpinters in 1921
General Labourer
7
Pewterer
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
Farmer
3
Mariner
3
