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Sauntson Family History

Sauntson Surname Meaning

unexplained perhaps a variant of Sanderson or Sansom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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What did your Sauntson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sauntson. 43% of Sauntson men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 67% of Sauntson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sauntson were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties And Land Worker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    43%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Household Duties
    17%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties And Land Worker
    17%

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Passenger Lists

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