Origins of the Barklay surname
About the Barklays
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Interesting facts about Barklay
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barklay surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Barklays most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Barklays.
What are the most common Barklay first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barklays
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barklays in 1921
Domestic Servant
4
Housekeeper
2
Indlr
2
Printfield Worker
2
Annuitant
1
Common male occupations for Barklays in 1921
Merchant
7
Episcopal Minister
4
Indlr
4
Indueller
4
Weaver
4
