Origins of the Sugden surname
About the Sugdens
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Interesting facts about Sugden
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We have for the Sugden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.
What are the most common Sugden first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Sugdens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sugdens in 1921
Worsted Weaver
257
Worsted Spinner
179
Dressmaker
120
Cotton Weaver
90
Living On Own Means
84
Common male occupations for Sugdens in 1921
Coal Miner
151
Wool Comber
104
Joiner
97
Wool Sorter
60
Stone Mason
54
