Origins of the Freeborn surname
About the Freeborns
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Interesting facts about Freeborn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Freeborn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1843.
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What are the most common Freeborn first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Freeborns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Freeborns in 1921
Laundress
22
Dressmaker
16
Domestic Servant
15
General Servant Domestic
11
Living On Own Means
11
Common male occupations for Freeborns in 1921
Carpenter
21
Bricklayer
13
Agricultural Labourer
12
Butcher
10
Cabinet Maker
10
