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Origins of the Exall surname

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We have a total number of 2368 records for people with the last name Exall.

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Where do most Exalls live?

In 1921, most Exalls lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Exalls

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,290 records for the Exall surname. The oldest one dates back to 1583.

Who were Exalls most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Exalls.

What are the most common Exall first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Exalls

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

Common Female occupations for Exalls in 1921
Laundress

14

Domestic Servant

11

Dressmaker

10

Charwoman

8

Servant

6

Common Male occupations for Exalls in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

23

General Labourer

12

Sawyer

9

Coachmaker

8

Tailor

8

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