Origins of the Distin surname
About the Distins
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Interesting facts about Distin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Distins most likely to marry?
Distin Or Distances
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What are the most common Distin first names?
John
Henry
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Distins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Distins in 1921
Living On Own Means
10
Dressmaker
7
Laundress
7
Widow
7
Private Means
5
Commmon male occupations for Distins in 1921
Fisherman
9
Ironmonger
9
Boatswain
8
Carpenter
7
Farmers Son
7
