Origins of the Spanton surname
About the Spantons
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Interesting facts about Spanton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Spanton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
Who were Spantons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Spanton first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Spantons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Spantons in 1921
Dressmaker
25
General Servant Domestic
14
Domestic Servant
13
House Keeper
11
Charwoman
10
Common male occupations for Spantons in 1921
Farmer
23
Agricultural Labourer
19
Blacksmith
14
Carpenter
14
Sawyer
11
