Origins of the Minor surname
About the Minors
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Interesting facts about Minor
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Minor surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Minors most likely to marry?
Minor Or Miners
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Our tell us which families married Minors.
What are the most common Minor first names?
Morris
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Minors
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Minors in 1921
Living On Own Means
13
Domestic Servant
8
House Keeper
8
Private Means
7
Servant
7
Common male occupations for Minors in 1921
Farm Hands
72
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
57
General Farmers
34
Coal Miner
23
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
20
