Origins of the Kyle surname
About the Kyles
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Interesting facts about Kyle
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kyle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.
What are the most common Kyle first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Kyles
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kyles in 1921
Dressmaker
69
House Keeper
38
Domestic Servant
33
Housekeeper
33
Cotton Weaver
26
Common male occupations for Kyles in 1921
Coal Miner
291
Coal Miner Hewer
47
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
47
Farmer
45
Carter
43
