Origins of the Nanson surname
About the Nansons
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Interesting facts about Nanson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Nanson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Nansons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Nanson first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Nansons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nansons in 1921
Dressmaker
8
General Servant Domestic
8
Living On Own Means
6
General Servant
5
Housekeeper
5
Common male occupations for Nansons in 1921
Farm Servant
11
Farmer
10
General Labourer
10
Coal Miner
9
Vintner
9
