Origins of the Nixon surname

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    In 1921, most Nixons lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Nixon

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    452nd most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Nixon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1264.

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    What are the most common Nixon first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Nixons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Nixons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    382

    Cotton Weaver

    282

    Domestic Servant

    210

    General Servant Domestic

    173

    Housekeeper

    171

    Commmon male occupations for Nixons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    638

    Farmer

    430

    General Labourer

    293

    Coal Miner Hewer

    272

    Agricultural Labourer

    241

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