Origins of the Tortington surname
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Interesting facts about Tortington
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We have for the Tortington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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John
Thomas
Agnes
Sarah
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Common jobs for Tortingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tortingtons in 1921
Over Looker Cotton Weaver
2
Tailoress Finisher
2
Assisting In Business
1
Beer House Keeper
1
Cotton Weaver
1
Common male occupations for Tortingtons in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer
3
Engine Fitter
3
Hand Loom Weaver Silk
3
Beer House Keeper
2
Blacksmith
2
