Origins of the Mitson surname
About the Mitsons
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Interesting facts about Mitson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mitson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1868.
What are the most common Mitson first names?
William
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Mitsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mitsons in 1921
Cook Domestic
10
Dressmaker
10
Straw Plaiter
10
Cotton Weaver
8
General Servant Domestic
7
Common male occupations for Mitsons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
28
General Labourer
20
Farm Labourer
18
Cotton Weaver
14
Carpenter
10
