Origins of the Manchester surname
About the Manchesters
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Interesting facts about Manchester
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Manchester surname. The oldest one dates back to 1066.
Who were Manchesters most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Manchesters.
What are the most common Manchester first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Manchesters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Manchesters in 1921
General Servant Domestic
17
Housekeeper
16
Domestic Servant
15
Dressmaker
15
House Keeper
15
Common male occupations for Manchesters in 1921
Coal Miner
35
Agricultural Labourer
32
Coal Miner Hewer
25
Farmer
24
Bricklayer
19
