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Origins of the Manchester surname

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About the Manchesters

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Where do most Manchesters live?

In 1921, most Manchesters lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Manchesters

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,350 records for the Manchester surname. The oldest one dates back to 1066.

Who were Manchesters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Manchesters.

What are the most common Manchester first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Manchester family members

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

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