Origins of the Delicate surname
About the Delicates
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Interesting facts about Delicate
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Delicate surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
Who were Delicates most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Delicates.
What are the most common Delicate first names?
Thomas
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Delicates
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Delicates in 1921
Dressmaker
6
House Servant
5
Mill Hand Silk Reeler
4
Brush Maker
3
Card Room Hand
3
Common male occupations for Delicates in 1921
Blacksmith
5
Confectioner
5
General Labourer
5
Shipwright
5
Agricultural Labourer
3
