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Origins of the Arkley surname

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About the Arkleys

We have a total number of 3592 records for people with the last name Arkley.

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Where do most Arkleys live?

In 1921, most Arkleys lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Arkleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,200 records for the Arkley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1832.

Who were Arkleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Arkley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Arkleys

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

Common Female occupations for Arkleys in 1921
Dressmaker

18

Dress Maker

12

House Keeper

7

Annuitant

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Common Male occupations for Arkleys in 1921
Coal Miner

43

Coal Miner Hewer

15

Cooper

9

Baker

8

Joiner

8

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