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Origins of the Micklethwait surname

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We have a total number of 456 records for people with the last name Micklethwait.

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Where do most Micklethwaits live?

In 1921, most Micklethwaits lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Micklethwaits

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

We have 417 records for the Micklethwait surname. The oldest one dates back to 1847.

Who were Micklethwaits most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Micklethwaits.

What are the most common Micklethwait first names?

  • John
  • George Nathaniel
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Micklethwaits

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

Common Female occupations for Micklethwaits in 1921
Hospital Nurse

3

None

3

Billy Piecer

2

Dressmaker

2

Farmer

2

Common Male occupations for Micklethwaits in 1921
Fancy Weaver

5

Landed Proprietor

4

Linin Weaver

4

Farmer

3

Worker Clerk

3

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