Origins of the Edinburgh surname
About the Edinburghs
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Interesting facts about Edinburgh
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We have for the Edinburgh surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
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William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Edinburghs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Edinburghs in 1921
Charwoman
3
Princess
3
Clock Maker
2
Domestic Servant
2
Dress Maker
2
Common male occupations for Edinburghs in 1921
Boot Maker
5
Shoemaker
4
Teamer
3
Fish Porter
2
Servant
2
