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Origins of the Wicksteed surname

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About the Wicksteeds

We have a total number of 517 records for people with the last name Wicksteed.

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Where do most Wicksteeds live?

In 1921, most Wicksteeds lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Wicksteeds

How common is your surname?

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

We have 307 records for the Wicksteed surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Wicksteeds most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Wicksteeds.

What are the most common Wicksteed first names?

  • John
  • Charles
  • Mary
  • Ann

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Common jobs for Wicksteeds

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

Common Female occupations for Wicksteeds in 1921
Teacher

2

Actress

1

Formerly Governess

1

Gardener

1

Gentleman

1

Common Male occupations for Wicksteeds in 1921
Painter

6

Grocer

5

Mechanical Engineer

4

Gentleman

3

Currier

2

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