Origins of the Haley surname
About the Haleys
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Interesting facts about Haley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Haley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Haley first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Haleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Haleys in 1921
Dressmaker
113
Worsted Weaver
112
Worsted Spinner
99
Charwoman
89
Laundress
81
Common male occupations for Haleys in 1921
Coal Miner
189
General Labourer
184
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
103
Farm Hands
89
Agricultural Labourer
70
