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Origins of the Eeley surname

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About the Eeleys

We have a total number of 506 records for people with the last name Eeley.

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Where do most Eeleys live?

In 1921, most Eeleys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Eeleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 469 records for the Eeley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Eeleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Eeley first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Eeleys

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

Common Female occupations for Eeleys in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Dress Maker

3

Living On Own Means

3

At School

2

House Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Eeleys in 1921
Farmer

5

Butcher

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

Coal Miner

3

Coal Miner Hewer

3

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