Origins of the Popay surname
About the Popays
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Interesting facts about Popay
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Popays most likely to marry?
What are the most common Popay first names?
James
Henry
Elizabeth
Sarah
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Common jobs for Popays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Popays in 1921
General Servant Domestic
4
At Home
3
Charwoman
3
At School
2
Braider
2
Commmon male occupations for Popays in 1921
Fisherman
34
Tailor
7
Agricultural Labourer
5
Beachman
5
Fisherman Sea Going
4
