Origins of the Somersett surname
About the Somersetts
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Interesting facts about Somersett
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Somersetts most likely to marry?
Frinks
&
Dortchs
What are the most common Somersett first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Somersetts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Somersetts in 1921
Cook Domestic Servant
2
Domestic
2
Employed At Home
2
Hand Loom Weaver (Silk)
2
Housewife
2
Commmon male occupations for Somersetts in 1921
Baker
4
Mariner
4
Pen Blade Grinder
4
Carpenter
3
Pattenmaker
3
