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Origins of the Meddleton surname

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About the Meddletons

We have a total number of 813 records for people with the last name Meddleton.

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Where do most Meddletons live?

In 1921, most Meddletons lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Meddletons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 682 records for the Meddleton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Meddletons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Meddleton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Meddletons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Meddletons in 1921
General Servant

5

House Servant

4

Lace Mender

4

Domestic Servant

3

Flax Spinner

3

Common Male occupations for Meddletons in 1921
Farm Labourer

7

General Labourer

5

Ag Labourer

3

Agricultural Labourer

3

At School

3

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