Origins of the Priestman surname
About the Priestmans
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Interesting facts about Priestman
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Priestmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Priestmans in 1921
Dressmaker
22
House Servant
14
House Keeper
12
Housekeeper
12
Living On Own Means
11
Commmon male occupations for Priestmans in 1921
Farmer
20
Baker
19
General Labourer
16
Agricultural Labourer
15
Limestone Quarryman
15
