Origins of the Billy surname
About the Billys
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Interesting facts about Billy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Billy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
What are the most common Billy first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Billys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Billys in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Cotton Weaver
4
Laundress
4
Charwoman
3
General Servant
3
Common male occupations for Billys in 1921
Farm Hands
7
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6
Dock Labourer
4
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
4
