Origins of the Airy surname
About the Airys
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Interesting facts about Airy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Airy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Airy first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Airys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Airys in 1921
Living On Own Means
10
House Servant
6
Living On Her Own Means
5
House Keeper
4
Cotton Weaver
3
Common male occupations for Airys in 1921
Farm Labourer
7
Boiler Maker
6
Civil Engineer
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Coal Miner
4
