Origins of the Carlisle surname
About the Carlisles
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Interesting facts about Carlisle
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Carlisle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
Who were Carlisles most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Carlisles.
What are the most common Carlisle first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Carlisles
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Carlisles in 1921
Dressmaker
79
Domestic Servant
32
General Servant Domestic
31
Living On Own Means
31
Charwoman
30
Common male occupations for Carlisles in 1921
Coal Miner
53
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
49
General Labourer
45
Farm Hands
41
Butcher
36
