Origins of the Third surname
About the Thirds
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Interesting facts about Third
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Thirds most likely to marry?
What are the most common Third first names?
William
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Thirds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Thirds in 1921
General Serv (Domestic)
9
Dressmaker
8
Housekeeper
8
F S
7
Domestic Serv
6
Commmon male occupations for Thirds in 1921
Farm Servant
27
Fisherman
23
Farm Serv
11
Farmer
9
Shoemaker
9
