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Origins of the Carlyle surname

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Where do most Carlyles live?

In 1921, most Carlyles lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Carlyles

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

We have 6,880 records for the Carlyle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Carlyles most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Carlyle first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Carlyles

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

Common Female occupations for Carlyles in 1921
Dressmaker

43

Domestic Servant

29

Living On Own Means

20

Annuitant

17

Housekeeper

16

Common Male occupations for Carlyles in 1921
Tailor

32

Draper

29

Farmer

26

Joiner

26

Carter

20

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