Origins of the Earls surname
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Interesting facts about Earls
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Earlses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Earls first names?
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William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Earlses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Earlses in 1921
Silk Winder
13
Dress Maker
9
Dressmaker
7
Silk Piecer
6
Silk Skeiner
6
Commmon male occupations for Earlses in 1921
Farm Hands
32
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
19
Silk Dyer
17
General Farmers
13
Farm Labourer
10
