Origins of the Cousin surname
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Interesting facts about Cousin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Cousins most likely to marry?
What are the most common Cousin first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cousins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Cousins in 1921
Dressmaker
31
Domestic Servant
18
Annuitant
14
General Servant Domestic
14
Housekeeper
14
Commmon male occupations for Cousins in 1921
Coal Miner
61
Lead Miner
42
Farmer
30
Agricultural Labourer
27
Coal Miner Hewer
19
