Origins of the Pilington surname
About the Pilingtons
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Interesting facts about Pilington
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pilington surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Pilington first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Martha
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Common jobs for Pilingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pilingtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
1
Frame Tenter
1
Housekeeper
1
Lodging House Keeper
1
Pauper
1
Common male occupations for Pilingtons in 1921
Forge Laborer (Iron)
2
Engine Tenter
1
House Decorator & Gilder
1
Iron Dresser
1
Iron Textile Foundry Labourer
1
