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Origins of the Aday surname

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About the Adays

We have a total number of 270 records for people with the last name Aday.

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Where do most Adays live?

In 1921, most Adays lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Adays

How common is your surname?

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

We have 223 records for the Aday surname. The oldest one dates back to 1842.

Who were Adays most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Aday first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Annie

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Common jobs for Adays

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

Common Female occupations for Adays in 1921
Power-Loom Weaver

3

Stocking Knitter

2

Assistant To Head

1

Butchers Wife

1

Carriage Painter

1

Common Male occupations for Adays in 1921
Farm Hands

9

Dealer

6

General Farmers

6

Coal Miner

5

Agricultural Labourer

4

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