Origins of the Souter surname
About the Souters
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Interesting facts about Souter
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Souter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1797.
What are the most common Souter first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Souters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Souters in 1921
Dressmaker
71
Domestic Servant
59
Housekeeper
39
F S
35
House Servant
35
Common male occupations for Souters in 1921
Fisherman
112
Farmer
70
Agricultural Labourer
53
Farm Servant
53
Shoemaker
49
