Origins of the Mordecai surname
About the Mordecais
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Interesting facts about Mordecai
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mordecai surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Mordecai first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Mordecais
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mordecais in 1921
Dressmaker
16
Cigar Maker
10
Laundress
8
Domestic Servant
6
Living On Own Means
5
Common male occupations for Mordecais in 1921
Coal Miner
24
Farmer
19
Coal Miner Hewer
16
Cigar Manufacturer
12
Cigar Maker
11
