Origins of the Exter surname
About the Exters
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Interesting facts about Exter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Exters most likely to marry?
Van Meters
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What are the most common Exter first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Exters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Exters in 1921
Cook
2
Dressmaker
2
Housemaid Domestic
2
Infant
2
Servant
2
Common male occupations for Exters in 1921
Surgeon
3
Farm Servant
2
Feltmaker
2
House Decorator
2
Infant
2
