Origins of the Sifton surname
About the Siftons
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Interesting facts about Sifton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sifton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
What are the most common Sifton first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Siftons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Siftons in 1921
Domestic Servant
2
Housekeeper
2
Weaver Cotton Plain
2
Annuitant
1
Apprentice Dressmaker
1
Common male occupations for Siftons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Shale Miner
3
Bricklayer
2
Coal Miner
2
Master Of Boat
2
