Origins of the Philpotts surname
About the Philpottses
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Interesting facts about Philpotts
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Philpotts surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Philpotts first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Philpottses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Philpottses in 1921
General Servant Domestic
20
Laundress
20
Dressmaker
18
Gloveress
12
Cloth Worker
10
Common male occupations for Philpottses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
32
Farm Labourer
21
General Labourer
17
Wood Turner
13
Farmer
12
