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Origins of the Carlile surname

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About the Carliles

We have a total number of 6303 records for people with the last name Carlile.

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Where do most Carliles live?

In 1921, most Carliles lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Carliles

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,160 records for the Carlile surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Carliles most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Carliles.

What are the most common Carlile first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Carliles

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

Common Female occupations for Carliles in 1921
Dressmaker

28

Living On Own Means

18

General Servant Domestic

13

Dress Maker

9

Private Means

9

Common Male occupations for Carliles in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

26

Blacksmith

20

Tailor

17

Carpenter

16

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

13

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