Origins of the Search surname
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Interesting facts about Search
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Searchs most likely to marry?
Rethwills
What are the most common Search first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Searchs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Searchs in 1921
Dressmaker
14
Domestic Servant
8
Laundress
8
Living On Own Means
7
Cook
4
Commmon male occupations for Searchs in 1921
Butcher
17
Agricultural Labourer
10
Farm Labourer
10
General Labourer
9
Wheelwright
8
