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Origins of the Fursdon surname

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Where do most Fursdons live?

In 1921, most Fursdons lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Fursdons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,030 records for the Fursdon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Fursdons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Fursdon first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Fursdons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Fursdons in 1921
Living On Own Means

11

Dressmaker

10

Private Means

10

Widow

10

Spinster

9

Common Male occupations for Fursdons in 1921
Blacksmith

7

Railway Porter

7

Farmer

6

Tailor

6

Agricultural Labourer

5

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