Origins of the Lyel surname
About the Lyels
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Interesting facts about Lyel
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lyel surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Lyel first names?
John
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Lyels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lyels in 1921
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3
Annuitant
1
At School
1
Domestic Servant
1
Dressmaker
1
Common male occupations for Lyels in 1921
Upholsterer
7
Cabinet Maker & C
3
Wright
3
Clerk
2
Land Labourer
2
