Origins of the Wroughton surname
About the Wroughtons
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Interesting facts about Wroughton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wroughton surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Wroughtons most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Wroughton first names?
George Wroughton
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wroughtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wroughtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver
6
Dressmaker
5
Living On Own Means
5
Private Means
5
Housekeeper
4
Common male occupations for Wroughtons in 1921
Lace Maker
9
Cotton Weaver
8
Gardener
5
Clerk
4
Esq
4
