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Origins of the Scantlebury surname

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We have a total number of 4994 records for people with the last name Scantlebury.

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Where do most Scantleburys live?

In 1921, most Scantleburys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Scantleburys

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

We have 4,280 records for the Scantlebury surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Scantleburys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Scantlebury first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Scantleburys

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

Common Female occupations for Scantleburys in 1921
Dressmaker

33

Living On Own Means

15

Charwoman

9

Domestic Servant

8

House Keeper

8

Common Male occupations for Scantleburys in 1921
Tailor

38

Farmer

27

Farmers Son

15

General Labourer

15

Butcher

13

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