Origins of the Wellstead surname
About the Wellsteads
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Interesting facts about Wellstead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wellstead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Wellsteads most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Wellstead first names?
George
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wellsteads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wellsteads in 1921
Dressmaker
15
Domestic Servant
9
Glove Knitter
9
Laundress
9
Private Means
7
Common male occupations for Wellsteads in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
44
Farm Labourer
19
General Labourer
19
Farmer
11
Carman
10
