Origins of the Singh surname
About the Singhs
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Interesting facts about Singh
How common is your surname?
649th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Singh surname. The oldest one dates back to 1873.
What are the most common Singh first names?
Gurpreet
Sandeep
Harpreet
Tara
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Common jobs for Singhs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Singhs in 1921
Living On Own Means
3
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3
Military
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Carpenter
1
Common male occupations for Singhs in 1921
Law Student
17
Military
8
Student
8
Stoker
7
Farm Hands
6
