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Origins of the Beilby surname

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Where do most Beilbys live?

In 1921, most Beilbys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Beilbys

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We have 3,900 records for the Beilby surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Beilbys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beilby first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beilbys

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

Common Female occupations for Beilbys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

19

Dressmaker

12

Domestic Servant

11

General Servant

9

Agricultural Lab

8

Common Male occupations for Beilbys in 1921
General Labourer

20

Carter

17

Farmer

16

Agricultural Labourer

15

Farm Labourer

15

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