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Origins of the Quarmby surname

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About the Quarmbys

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Where do most Quarmbys live?

In 1921, most Quarmbys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Quarmbys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 7,320 records for the Quarmby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Quarmbys most likely to marry?

Woods

&

Shaws

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What are the most common Quarmby first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Quarmbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Quarmbys in 1921
Woollen Weaver

53

Dressmaker

14

Cotton Weaver

13

Cotton Reeler

12

Worsted Weaver

12

Common Male occupations for Quarmbys in 1921
Woollen Weaver

70

Stone Mason

48

Coal Miner

35

Cotton Spinner

21

Weaver

18

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