Origins of the Carrier surname
About the Carriers
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Interesting facts about Carrier
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Carriers most likely to marry?
Carrier Or Cariers
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What are the most common Carrier first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Carriers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Carriers in 1921
Dressmaker
20
Servant
13
General Servant
12
General Servant Domestic
11
House Servant
9
Commmon male occupations for Carriers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
35
Farm Hands
31
Coal Miner
24
Lace Maker
22
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
22
