Origins of the Emily surname
About the Emilys
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Interesting facts about Emily
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Emilys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Emily first names?
John
William
Jane
Mary
Common jobs for Emilys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Emilys in 1921
House Keeper
6
Cook
5
Dressmaker
4
House Servant
4
Living On Own Means
4
Commmon male occupations for Emilys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
6
Agricultural Labourer
5
Butcher
4
Coal Miner
3
Gardener J
3
