Origins of the Colthurst surname
About the Colthursts
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Interesting facts about Colthurst
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Colthurst surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Colthurst first names?
George
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Colthursts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Colthursts in 1921
Living On Own Means
14
Private Means
5
Annuitant
4
Living On Her Own Means
4
Cotton Weaver
3
Common male occupations for Colthursts in 1921
Gentleman
6
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6
Landed Proprietor
5
Timber Merchant
5
Farmer
4
