Origins of the Rainsden surname
About the Rainsdens
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Interesting facts about Rainsden
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rainsden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
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John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Rainsdens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rainsdens in 1921
Straw Hat Machinist
3
Charwoman
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant
2
Hat Machinist
2
Common male occupations for Rainsdens in 1921
Gardener
3
Twine Spinner
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Coal Miner
2
Farm Laborer
2
