Origins of the Foundation surname
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Interesting facts about Foundation
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Foundations most likely to marry?
Dolloffs
What are the most common Foundation first names?
John
Edmond
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Foundations
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Foundations in 1921
General Serv
1
Housekeeper
1
Commmon male occupations for Foundations in 1921
Coal Mine Bricklayer
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Assurance Agent
1
Basket Maker
1
Brick Layer
1
