Origins of the Churchyard surname
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Interesting facts about Churchyard
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Churchyard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Churchyards most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Churchyards.
What are the most common Churchyard first names?
James
William
Abbey
Mary
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Common jobs for Churchyards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Churchyards in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Laundress
13
Private Means
11
Living On Own Means
10
Housekeeper
9
Common male occupations for Churchyards in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
29
Carpenter
18
Farm Labourer
17
Farmer
16
Shoemaker
12
