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Origins of the Cypher surname

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About the Cyphers

We have a total number of 556 records for people with the last name Cypher.

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Where do most Cyphers live?

In 1921, most Cyphers lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Cyphers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 458 records for the Cypher surname. The oldest one dates back to 1871.

Who were Cyphers most likely to marry?

Bakers

&

Realses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cyphers.

What are the most common Cypher first names?

  • William
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Cypher family members

Common jobs for Cyphers

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Cyphers in 1921
Lab

5

Assistant In Nursery(Man)

3

Domestic Servant

3

Ag Labourer

2

Dress Maker

2

Common Male occupations for Cyphers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

8

Ag Labourer

7

Farm Labourer

5

Lab

5

Groom

3

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