Origins of the Primrose surname
About the Primroses
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Interesting facts about Primrose
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Primrose surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.
Who were Primroses most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Primrose first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Primroses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Primroses in 1921
Dressmaker
17
Laundress
11
Annuitant
10
Domestic Servant
9
House Keeper
8
Common male occupations for Primroses in 1921
Shoemaker
21
Baker
20
Weaver
20
Farmer
14
Carter
13
