Origins of the Jilley surname
About the Jilleys
We have a total of 244 records for people with the last name Jilley.
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Interesting facts about Jilley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Jilleys most likely to marry?
Converses
What are the most common Jilley first names?
John
William
Margaret Elizabeth
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jilleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Jilleys in 1921
General Servant Domestic
3
Ladys Maid
2
Agricultural Labourers Wife
1
Almswoman
1
Child Labourer
1
Commmon male occupations for Jilleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Gardener
4
Porter
2
Stone Sawyer
2
Baker Employing 2 Men 1 Boy
1
