Origins of the Formston surname
About the Formstons
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Interesting facts about Formston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Formston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1911.
Who were Formstons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Formstons.
What are the most common Formston first names?
William
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Formstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Formstons in 1921
Dressmaker
8
General Servant Domestic
5
Assist In Shop Greengrocer
3
At School
3
Widow
3
Common male occupations for Formstons in 1921
Boiler Maker
7
General Labourer
6
Farm Labourer
5
Ag Labourer
4
Agricultural Labourer
4
