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Origins of the Montgomery surname

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About the Montgomerys

We have a total number of 71454 records for people with the last name Montgomery.

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Where do most Montgomerys live?

In 1921, most Montgomerys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Montgomerys

How common is your surname?

910th most common surname in the UK

We have 37,600 records for the Montgomery surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Montgomerys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Montgomerys.

What are the most common Montgomery first names?

  • John
  • Robert
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Montgomery family members

Common jobs for Montgomerys

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

Common Female occupations for Montgomerys in 1921
Dressmaker

189

Domestic Servant

132

Housekeeper

118

General Servant

88

House Keeper

86

Common Male occupations for Montgomerys in 1921
Farm Hands

316

Coal Miner

237

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

234

General Farmers

149

General Labourer

141

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