Origins of the St John surname
About the St Johns
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Interesting facts about St john
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were St johns most likely to marry?
St John Or Sension Or Sentions
What are the most common St john first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for St johns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for St johns in 1921
Living On Own Means
44
Dressmaker
23
Private Means
20
Annuitant
11
No Occupation
11
Commmon male occupations for St johns in 1921
Carpenter
28
Living On Own Means
20
Clerk
15
Private Means
12
Coal Miner
11
