Origins of the Wrest surname
About the Wrests
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Interesting facts about Wrest
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wrest surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Wrest first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wrests
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wrests in 1921
F W K
5
Dressmaker
2
Grocers Assistant
2
Seamstress
2
Servant
2
Common male occupations for Wrests in 1921
Cloth Finisher
9
F W K
5
Boot Repairer
3
Employed On Farm
3
Tailor
3
