Origins of the Hunter surname

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    OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 4992North West 597Isle of Man 51Yorkshire 2233East Midlands 458West Midlands 389East 519London 3635South East 1017South West 264South Wales 89Mid Wales 15West Wales 5North Wales 33Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

    In 1921, most Hunters lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Hunter

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    117th most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Hunter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

    Who were Hunters most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Hunter first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Hunters

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

    Common female occupations for Hunters in 1921

    Dressmaker

    1,354

    Domestic Servant

    770

    Housekeeper

    658

    House Keeper

    541

    Living On Own Means

    540

    Common male occupations for Hunters in 1921

    Coal Miner

    3,469

    Joiner

    1,001

    Farmer

    953

    General Labourer

    811

    Blacksmith

    696

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