Origins of the Keirby surname
About the Keirbys
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Interesting facts about Keirby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Keirby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1896.
What are the most common Keirby first names?
Edward
John
Ann
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Keirbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Keirbys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
Scholar (At Home)
4
Housemaid
2
Art Governess In Secondary School
1
Assisting In Business
1
Common male occupations for Keirbys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
6
Book Keeper
3
Coal Miner Hewer
3
Butcher
2
Common Brewer
2
