Origins of the Master surname
About the Masters
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Interesting facts about Master
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Master surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Masters most likely to marry?
Mc Masters
&
le Masters
Our tell us which families married Masters.
What are the most common Master first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Masters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Masters in 1921
Dressmaker
27
House Servant
22
Servant
21
Living On Own Means
15
Private Means
15
Common male occupations for Masters in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
44
Master
38
Carpenter
23
Coal Miner
22
Clerk
17
