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Origins of the Kyle surname

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About the Kyles

We have a total number of 22672 records for people with the last name Kyle.

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Where do most Kyles live?

In 1921, most Kyles lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Kyles

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 12,900 records for the Kyle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Kyles most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kyles.

What are the most common Kyle first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

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

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