Origins of the Pitcairn surname

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    In 1921, most Pitcairns lived in south-east

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    1,700 Pitcairns found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Pitcairn

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    What are the most common Pitcairn first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Pitcairns

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

    Commmon female occupations for Pitcairns in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    17

    Annuitant

    8

    Ind

    8

    Mill Worker

    8

    Private Means

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Pitcairns in 1921

    Coal Miner

    27

    Merchant

    24

    Weaver

    17

    Farmer

    15

    Writer

    10

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