Origins of the Potkins surname
About the Potkinses
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Interesting facts about Potkins
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Potkins surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Potkinses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Potkinses.
What are the most common Potkins first names?
James
Edward
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Potkinses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Potkinses in 1921
Dressmaker
6
House Servant
6
Charwoman
4
Laundress
4
Needlewoman
4
Common male occupations for Potkinses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Brick Burner
5
Blacksmith
4
General Labourer
4
Tailor
4
