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Origins of the Pott surname

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About the Potts

We have a total number of 9174 records for people with the last name Pott.

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Where do most Potts live?

In 1921, most Potts lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Potts

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,830 records for the Pott surname. The oldest one dates back to 1506.

Who were Potts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pott first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Potts

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

Common Female occupations for Potts in 1921
Cotton Weaver

41

Dressmaker

30

Widow

26

Living On Own Means

24

House Servant

23

Common Male occupations for Potts in 1921
Farmer

65

Yeoman

56

Stockbroker

54

Agricultural Labourer

45

Farm Labourer

34

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