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Origins of the Dilley surname

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About the Dilleys

We have a total number of 11312 records for people with the last name Dilley.

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Where do most Dilleys live?

In 1921, most Dilleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Dilleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 10,300 records for the Dilley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Dilleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Dilleys.

What are the most common Dilley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Dilleys

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

Common Female occupations for Dilleys in 1921
Straw Plaiter

107

Dressmaker

38

Plaiter

27

Charwoman

26

Domestic Servant

24

Common Male occupations for Dilleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

126

Farm Labourer

92

General Labourer

55

Tailor

26

Parchment Maker

23

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