Origins of the Pope surname

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    In 1921, most Popes lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Pope

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    378th most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Pope surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

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    What are the most common Pope first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Popes

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

    Common female occupations for Popes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    510

    Laundress

    363

    General Servant Domestic

    246

    Domestic Servant

    224

    Living On Own Means

    211

    Common male occupations for Popes in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    581

    General Labourer

    398

    Farm Labourer

    380

    Carpenter

    363

    Farmer

    281

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