Origins of the Flanders surname
About the Flanderses
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Interesting facts about Flanders
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Flanders surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Flanderses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Flanderses.
What are the most common Flanders first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Flanderses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Flanderses in 1921
Dressmaker
45
Laundress
25
Housekeeper
15
Charwoman
13
Domestic Servant
13
Common male occupations for Flanderses in 1921
Carpenter
51
Farmer
33
Agricultural Labourer
29
Blacksmith
29
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
26
