Origins of the Waterston surname
About the Waterstons
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Interesting facts about Waterston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Waterston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1751.
Who were Waterstons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Waterston first names?
John
James
Margaret
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Waterstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Waterstons in 1921
Housekeeper
19
Dressmaker
14
Domestic Servant
13
F S
11
House Keeper
11
Common male occupations for Waterstons in 1921
Carter
24
Blacksmith
21
Mason
20
Weaver
17
Joiner
15
