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Origins of the Boulby surname

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We have a total number of 1313 records for people with the last name Boulby.

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Where do most Boulbys live?

In 1921, most Boulbys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Boulbys

How common is your surname?

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We have 1,250 records for the Boulby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Boulbys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Boulby first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Boulbys

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

Common Female occupations for Boulbys in 1921
Domestic Servant

9

General Servant Domestic

5

Landed Proprietor

4

Laundress

4

Annuitant

3

Common Male occupations for Boulbys in 1921
Bricklayer

39

Stone Mason

9

Mason

8

General Labourer

5

Brick Layer

4

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