Origins of the Cummings surname
About the Cummingses
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Interesting facts about Cummings
How common is your surname?
879th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Cummings surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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What are the most common Cummings first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cummingses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cummingses in 1921
Dressmaker
174
Laundress
157
Domestic Servant
133
Charwoman
125
General Servant
93
Common male occupations for Cummingses in 1921
Coal Miner
304
General Labourer
245
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
173
Farm Hands
169
Coal Miner Hewer
119
