Origins of the Constable surname
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Interesting facts about Constable
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Constable surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.
Who were Constables most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Constables.
What are the most common Constable first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Constables
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Constables in 1921
Dressmaker
150
Laundress
138
General Servant Domestic
89
Domestic Servant
83
General Servant
77
Common male occupations for Constables in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
244
Bricklayer
183
General Labourer
153
Carpenter
125
Farm Labourer
114
