Origins of the Lillie surname
About the Lillies
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Interesting facts about Lillie
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lillie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Lillies most likely to marry?
Lillie Or Lylie Or Lilly Or Lilleys
Our tell us which families married Lillies.
What are the most common Lillie first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Lillies
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lillies in 1921
Dressmaker
30
Housekeeper
19
F S
18
House Keeper
15
Annuitant
14
Common male occupations for Lillies in 1921
Blacksmith
97
Coal Miner
29
Tailor
28
Shoemaker
27
Farmer
26
