Origins of the Killingworth surname
About the Killingworths
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Interesting facts about Killingworth
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Killingworth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1832.
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What are the most common Killingworth first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Killingworths
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Killingworths in 1921
Domestic Servant
5
Dressmaker
5
Boot Fitter
4
At Home
3
General Servant
3
Common male occupations for Killingworths in 1921
Blacksmith
26
Agricultural Labourer
21
Farm Labourer
15
Salter
9
Shepherd
7
