Origins of the Barkley surname
About the Barkleys
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Interesting facts about Barkley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barkley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
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What are the most common Barkley first names?
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barkleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barkleys in 1921
Dressmaker
23
Laundress
21
House Servant
14
General Servant Domestic
12
Living On Own Means
10
Common male occupations for Barkleys in 1921
Farm Hands
49
General Labourer
22
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
21
Coal Miner
19
General Farmers
16
