Origins of the Proctor surname
About the Proctors
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Interesting facts about Proctor
How common is your surname?
615th most common surname in the UK
Who were Proctors most likely to marry?
What are the most common Proctor first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Proctors
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Proctors in 1921
Cotton Weaver
392
Dressmaker
248
Domestic Servant
174
Housekeeper
144
Living On Own Means
130
Common male occupations for Proctors in 1921
Farmer
307
Agricultural Labourer
259
Cotton Weaver
231
Coal Miner
221
General Labourer
193
