Origins of the Jebb surname
About the Jebbs
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Interesting facts about Jebb
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Jebb surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Jebb first names?
John
Richard
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jebbs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Jebbs in 1921
Living On Own Means
32
Dressmaker
16
Private Means
16
Laundress
15
General Servant Domestic
10
Common male occupations for Jebbs in 1921
Farmer
29
Coal Miner
15
Cordwainer
14
Railway Clerk
12
Farm Labourer
10
