Origins of the Pilkington surname
About the Pilkingtons
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Interesting facts about Pilkington
How common is your surname?
930th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Pilkington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.
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What are the most common Pilkington first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Pilkingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Pilkingtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
1,128
Weaver
236
Weaver Cotton
219
Dressmaker
189
Cotton Winder
162
Common male occupations for Pilkingtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
462
Coal Miner
372
Farmer
181
Coal Miner Hewer
149
Cotton Spinner
140
