Origins of the Priestland surname
About the Priestlands
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Interesting facts about Priestland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Priestland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Priestlands most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Priestlands.
What are the most common Priestland first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Priestlands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Priestlands in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Domestic Servant
3
House Servant
3
Charwoman
2
Cooked Meat Dealer
2
Common male occupations for Priestlands in 1921
Iron Moulder
13
Jeweller
8
Coal Dealer
5
Coal Miner
5
Working Jeweller
5
