Origins of the Kinsley surname
About the Kinsleys
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Interesting facts about Kinsley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kinsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Kinsleys most likely to marry?
Kingsley Or Kingsly Or Kinsleys
Our tell us which families married Kinsleys.
What are the most common Kinsley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kinsleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kinsleys in 1921
Dressmaker
17
Tailoress
15
General Servant
12
House Servant
10
House Keeper
9
Common male occupations for Kinsleys in 1921
Tailor
27
Bricklayer
18
Agricultural Labourer
16
Coal Miner
10
Farm Labourer
10
