Origins of the Fobister surname
About the Fobisters
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Interesting facts about Fobister
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fobister surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Fobisters most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Fobister first names?
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William
Isabella
Mary
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Common jobs for Fobisters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fobisters in 1921
Boot Binder
2
Housekeeper
2
Annuitant
1
Council School Teacher
1
Formerly Dom Servt
1
Common male occupations for Fobisters in 1921
Compositor
5
Tailor
4
Cook
3
Shoemaker
3
Butcher
2
