Origins of the Ayling surname

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    In 1921, most Aylings lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Ayling

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    What are the most common Ayling first names?

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    Common jobs for Aylings

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    Commmon female occupations for Aylings in 1921

    Laundress

    106

    Dressmaker

    88

    Domestic Servant

    67

    General Servant

    64

    General Servant Domestic

    63

    Commmon male occupations for Aylings in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    195

    Bricklayer

    157

    Carpenter

    127

    General Labourer

    112

    Master

    112

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