Origins of the Billingsley surname
About the Billingsleys
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Interesting facts about Billingsley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Billingsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1557.
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Billingsleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Billingsleys in 1921
Domestic Servant
15
Dressmaker
14
House Servant
11
Laundress
9
Charwoman
8
Common male occupations for Billingsleys in 1921
Vintner
34
Farm Hands
28
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
22
Blacksmith
16
Butcher
16
