Origins of the Procter surname
About the Procters
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Interesting facts about Procter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Procter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Procter first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Procters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Procters in 1921
Cotton Weaver
315
Weaver
156
Dressmaker
137
Weaver Cotton
97
House Servant
82
Common male occupations for Procters in 1921
Farmer
333
Cotton Weaver
180
Agricultural Labourer
141
Coal Miner
128
Weaver
128
