Origins of the Night surname

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    In 1921, most Nights lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Night

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    We have for the Night surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

    Who were Nights most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Night first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Nights

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

    Commmon female occupations for Nights in 1921

    House Servant

    23

    Servant

    14

    Dressmaker

    12

    General Servant

    10

    Domestic Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Nights in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    18

    General Labourer

    15

    Coal Miner

    14

    Farm Labourer

    12

    Tailor

    8

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