Origins of the Songhurst surname
About the Songhursts
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Interesting facts about Songhurst
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Songhurst surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Songhursts most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Songhursts.
What are the most common Songhurst first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Songhursts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Songhursts in 1921
Dressmaker
29
Laundress
8
Cook Domestic
6
Book Folder
4
Domestic Servant
4
Common male occupations for Songhursts in 1921
Carpenter
23
General Labourer
13
Bricklayer
11
House Painter
9
Carman
7
