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Origins of the Mothersole surname

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About the Mothersoles

We have a total number of 3301 records for people with the last name Mothersole.

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Where do most Mothersoles live?

In 1921, most Mothersoles lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Mothersoles

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,110 records for the Mothersole surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were Mothersoles most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mothersoles.

What are the most common Mothersole first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Mothersoles

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

Common Female occupations for Mothersoles in 1921
Dressmaker

21

Farmer

14

Bricklayer

9

Laundress

9

Carpenter

8

Common Male occupations for Mothersoles in 1921
Bricklayer

67

Agricultural Labourer

29

Carpenter

21

Woodman

21

Farmer

19

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