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Origins of the Pickersgill surname

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We have a total number of 16807 records for people with the last name Pickersgill.

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Where do most Pickersgills live?

In 1921, most Pickersgills lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Pickersgills

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 15,800 records for the Pickersgill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Pickersgills most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pickersgill first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Pickersgills

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

Common Female occupations for Pickersgills in 1921
Dressmaker

56

Domestic Servant

37

Cotton Weaver

35

House Servant

31

Charwoman

28

Common Male occupations for Pickersgills in 1921
Coal Miner

177

Coal Miner Hewer

77

Farmer

51

General Labourer

51

Joiner

35

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