Origins of the Minikin surname
About the Minikins
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Interesting facts about Minikin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Minikins most likely to marry?
Buckhouts
What are the most common Minikin first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Minikins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Minikins in 1921
Flaxdresser
8
Worsted Weaver
7
Dressmaker
5
House Servant
5
Cotton Weaver
4
Commmon male occupations for Minikins in 1921
Flaxdresser
9
Blacksmith
7
Iron Ore Miner
6
Fireman
5
General Labourer
5
