Origins of the Paton surname
About the Patons
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Interesting facts about Paton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Paton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1658.
What are the most common Paton first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Patons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Patons in 1921
Dressmaker
219
Housekeeper
184
Domestic Servant
168
House Keeper
122
Annuitant
116
Common male occupations for Patons in 1921
Coal Miner
573
Fisherman
338
Weaver
237
Joiner
215
Shoemaker
196
