Origins of the Oglethorpe surname
About the Oglethorpes
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Interesting facts about Oglethorpe
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Oglethorpe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.
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What are the most common Oglethorpe first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Oglethorpes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Oglethorpes in 1921
Dressmaker
10
Cotton Weaver
6
Butcher
3
Fustain Tailoress
3
Living On Own Means
3
Common male occupations for Oglethorpes in 1921
Coal Miner
8
House Painter
7
Joiner
6
Railway Clerk
6
Solicitor
6
