Origins of the Forrer surname
About the Forrers
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Interesting facts about Forrer
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Forrer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
What are the most common Forrer first names?
John
Henry
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Forrers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Forrers in 1921
Corset Maker
2
Cook
1
Cook Domestic
1
Friend & Nurse
1
Kitchen Maid
1
Common male occupations for Forrers in 1921
Clerks
2
General Merchant
2
Groom
2
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
