Origins of the Motherby surname
About the Motherbys
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Interesting facts about Motherby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Motherby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Motherbys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Motherby first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Ann
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Common jobs for Motherbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Motherbys in 1921
Annuitant
1
Brick Maker
1
Charwoman
1
General Servant
1
House Keeper
1
Common male occupations for Motherbys in 1921
Bricklayer
7
Comb Maker
2
Hawker
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Agriculturer
1
