Origins of the Meston surname
About the Mestons
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Interesting facts about Meston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Meston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1848.
Who were Mestons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Meston first names?
James
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Mestons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mestons in 1921
Domestic Servant
15
Dressmaker
14
F S
11
House Keeper
9
Laundress
9
Common male occupations for Mestons in 1921
Farmer
19
Farm Servant
13
Gardener
12
Grocer
9
Merchant
9
