Origins of the Linstead surname
About the Linsteads
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Interesting facts about Linstead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Linstead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Linsteads most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Linsteads.
What are the most common Linstead first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Linsteads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Linsteads in 1921
Dressmaker
19
Laundress
12
Living On Own Means
11
Charwoman
10
General Servant Domestic
10
Common male occupations for Linsteads in 1921
Carpenter
27
Harness Maker
14
Boot Finisher
12
French Polisher
10
Joiner
8
