Origins of the Duckworth surname
About the Duckworths
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Interesting facts about Duckworth
How common is your surname?
851st most common surname in the UK
We have for the Duckworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Duckworths most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Duckworths.
What are the most common Duckworth first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Duckworths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Duckworths in 1921
Cotton Weaver
1,650
Weaver
370
Weaver Cotton
335
Cotton Winder
298
Housekeeper
176
Common male occupations for Duckworths in 1921
Cotton Weaver
971
Weaver
275
Coal Miner
243
Weaver Cotton
226
Carter
174
