Origins of the Rising surname
About the Risings
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Interesting facts about Rising
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Risings most likely to marry?
Rising Jrs
What are the most common Rising first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Risings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Risings in 1921
Horse Hair Weaver
27
Dressmaker
17
Domestic Servant
11
Living On Own Means
11
Annuitant
8
Commmon male occupations for Risings in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
27
Farmer
22
Cabinet Maker
13
Fisherman
10
Solicitor
10
