Origins of the Northrop surname
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Interesting facts about Northrop
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Northrop surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
Who were Northrops most likely to marry?
Northrup Or Northrops
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Northrop Or Northrups
Our tell us which families married Northrops.
What are the most common Northrop first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Northrops
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Northrops in 1921
Worsted Weaver
37
Worsted Spinner
18
Stuff Weaver
15
Dressmaker
14
Wife
13
Common male occupations for Northrops in 1921
Farm Labourer
21
Agricultural Labourer
20
Cattle Dealer
19
Cotton Warp Dresser
16
General Labourer
14
