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Origins of the Ailey surname

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About the Aileys

We have a total number of 498 records for people with the last name Ailey.

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Where do most Aileys live?

In 1921, most Aileys lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Aileys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 399 records for the Ailey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1825.

Who were Aileys most likely to marry?

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Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Aileys.

What are the most common Ailey first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Sarah

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Ailey family members

Common jobs for Aileys

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

Common Female occupations for Aileys in 1921
House Servant

6

Charwoman

3

Laundress

3

House Keeper

2

Housemaid

2

Common Male occupations for Aileys in 1921
Vintner

31

Agricultural Labourer

6

Coal Miner Hewer

5

Farm Labourer

5

General Labourer

5

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