Origins of the Airlie surname

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    In 1921, most Airlies lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Airlie

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    What are the most common Airlie first names?

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Airlies

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

    Commmon female occupations for Airlies in 1921

    Housekeeper

    9

    Jute Spinner

    7

    Mill Worker

    5

    Vagrant

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Airlies in 1921

    General Labourer

    10

    Coal Miner

    9

    Gardener

    6

    Iron Moulder

    6

    Tailor

    5

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