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Origins of the Anley surname

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About the Anleys

We have a total number of 1844 records for people with the last name Anley.

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Where do most Anleys live?

In 1921, most Anleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Anleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,480 records for the Anley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Anleys most likely to marry?

Mc Anleys

&

Williamses

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Anleys.

What are the most common Anley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Anleys

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

Common Female occupations for Anleys in 1921
Dressmaker

15

Living On Own Means

9

Dress Maker

8

House Servant

7

Annuitant

6

Common Male occupations for Anleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

10

Carpenter

6

Clerk

6

Farmer

6

Farm Labourer

5

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