Origins of the Sorfleet surname
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Interesting facts about Sorfleet
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sorfleet surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
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What are the most common Sorfleet first names?
William
John
Mary
Annie
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Common jobs for Sorfleets
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sorfleets in 1921
Milliner
3
Assists Mother
2
At School
2
Domestic Servant General
2
Forewoman Helper
2
Common male occupations for Sorfleets in 1921
Blacksmith
18
Coach Builder
8
Whitesmith
6
Joiner
4
Plumber
4
