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Origins of the Procter surname

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Where do most Procters live?

In 1921, most Procters lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Procters

How common is your surname?

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

We have 42,700 records for the Procter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Procters most likely to marry?

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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

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