Origins of the Poskett surname
About the Posketts
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Interesting facts about Poskett
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Poskett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1897.
What are the most common Poskett first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Sarah
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Common jobs for Posketts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Posketts in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Linen Draper Daughter
2
Plain Needle Worker
2
Rug Makers
2
Servant
2
Common male occupations for Posketts in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer
8
Farmer
3
Butcher
2
Coal Hewer
2
Coal Miner
2
