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Origins of the Urpeth surname

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About the Urpeths

We have a total number of 277 records for people with the last name Urpeth.

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Where do most Urpeths live?

In 1921, most Urpeths lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Urpeths

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 267 records for the Urpeth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Urpeths most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Urpeth first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Jane
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Urpeths

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Urpeths in 1921
Dressmaker

5

Husbandman

2

Laundress

2

Annuitant

1

Carpenters Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Urpeths in 1921
Joiner

6

Chemists Assistant

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

Carpenter

2

Mason

2

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