Origins of the Wann surname
About the Wanns
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Interesting facts about Wann
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wann surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Wann first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wanns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wanns in 1921
Dressmaker
18
Domestic Servant
7
Laundress
7
Butcher
6
House Keeper
6
Common male occupations for Wanns in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
18
Ploughman
17
Farm Servant
14
Butcher
11
Joiner
10
