Origins of the Heel surname
About the Heels
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Interesting facts about Heel
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Heel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Heel first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Heels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Heels in 1921
Dressmaker
17
House Servant
10
Lace Maker
10
Charwoman
6
Servant
6
Common male occupations for Heels in 1921
Coal Miner
32
Agricultural Labourer
13
Farm Labourer
13
Paper Maker
13
Carpenter
12
