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Origins of the Kay surname

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About the Kays

We have a total number of 178861 records for people with the last name Kay.

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Alternative variations of the name Kay

Kay, Keay, Kaye, Kays, Kee

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Where do most Kays live?

In 1921, most Kays lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Kays

How common is your surname?

279th most common surname in the UK

We have 150,000 records for the Kay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.

Who were Kays most likely to marry?

Mc Kays

&

Smiths

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What are the most common Kay first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Kay family members

Common jobs for Kays

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

Common Female occupations for Kays in 1921
Cotton Weaver

1,436

Dressmaker

638

Housekeeper

412

Cotton Winder

337

Weaver

312

Common Male occupations for Kays in 1921
Coal Miner

832

Cotton Weaver

593

Farmer

417

General Labourer

388

Joiner

385

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