Origins of the Prowton surname
About the Prowtons
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Interesting facts about Prowton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Prowton surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Prowton first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Prowtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Prowtons in 1921
Charwoman
1
Cook
1
General Servant
1
Housemaid
1
Lisinsed Victualler
1
Common male occupations for Prowtons in 1921
Fancy Weaver
3
Mariner
2
Assistant Attendant
1
Boy 2nd Class
1
Cople Wood Dealer & Brick Burner
1
