Origins of the Israel surname
About the Israels
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Interesting facts about Israel
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Israels most likely to marry?
What are the most common Israel first names?
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David
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Israels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Israels in 1921
Tailoress
29
Dressmaker
19
At Home
15
General Dealer
13
Cigar Maker
12
Common male occupations for Israels in 1921
Tailor
56
Coal Miner
31
General Dealer
29
Cigar Maker
19
Coal Miner Hewer
16
