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Origins of the Ainsby surname

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About the Ainsbys

We have a total number of 182 records for people with the last name Ainsby.

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Where do most Ainsbys live?

In 1921, most Ainsbys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ainsbys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 180 records for the Ainsby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1861.

Who were Ainsbys most likely to marry?

Hunters

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Aimbys

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What are the most common Ainsby first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Ainsbys

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

Common Female occupations for Ainsbys in 1921
Charwoman

3

General Servant Domestic

2

Cotton Spinner

1

Domestic Servant

1

Domestic Servant General

1

Common Male occupations for Ainsbys in 1921
General Labourer

4

Wood Chopper

3

Labourer General Shipyard

2

Shoemaker

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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