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Origins of the Hailey surname

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About the Haileys

We have a total number of 6477 records for people with the last name Hailey.

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Where do most Haileys live?

In 1921, most Haileys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Haileys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,160 records for the Hailey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1825.

Who were Haileys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Haileys.

What are the most common Hailey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Haileys

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

Common Female occupations for Haileys in 1921
Nurse

95

Staff Nurse

29

Straw Plaiter

19

Dressmaker

18

Laundress

18

Common Male occupations for Haileys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

45

Bricklayer

28

Farm Hands

23

Coal Miner

18

General Labourer

18

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