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Origins of the Picter surname

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We have a total of 121 records for people with the last name Picter.

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    In 1921, most Picters lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Picter

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    What are the most common Picter first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Picters

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

    Common female occupations for Picters in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    Dairy Maid

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Housework

    1

    Weaver

    1

    Common male occupations for Picters in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Carter On Farm

    3

    Gen Labourer On Farm

    2

    Merchants Clerk Swies Federal Army

    2

    Work On Farm

    2

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