Origins of the Potkin surname
About the Potkins
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Interesting facts about Potkin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Potkins most likely to marry?
Paterchin Or Potkins
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What are the most common Potkin first names?
James
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Potkins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Potkins in 1921
Laundress
4
Ag Lab Wife
2
Horseman
2
House Servant
2
Labourers Wife
2
Commmon male occupations for Potkins in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
16
Yeoman
4
Farm Labourer
3
Law Writer
3
Wood Dealer
3
