Origins of the Kaye surname
About the Kayes
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Interesting facts about Kaye
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kaye surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.
What are the most common Kaye first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kayes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kayes in 1921
Woollen Weaver
146
Dressmaker
129
Housekeeper
80
Living On Own Means
80
Worsted Weaver
73
Common male occupations for Kayes in 1921
Coal Miner
287
Woollen Weaver
169
Coal Miner Hewer
143
Farmer
115
Joiner
108
