Origins of the Clydesdale surname
About the Clydesdales
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Interesting facts about Clydesdale
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Clydesdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1728.
Who were Clydesdales most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Clydesdales.
What are the most common Clydesdale first names?
John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Clydesdales
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Clydesdales in 1921
Dressmaker
12
Domestic Servant
7
None
7
House Servant
6
Servant
6
Common male occupations for Clydesdales in 1921
Coal Miner
24
Shoemaker
13
Weaver
13
Mason
9
General Labourer
8
