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Origins of the Miley surname

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About the Mileys

We have a total number of 3168 records for people with the last name Miley.

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Where do most Mileys live?

In 1921, most Mileys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mileys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,470 records for the Miley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1868.

Who were Mileys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mileys.

What are the most common Miley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Mileys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mileys in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Servant

7

Charwoman

5

House Servant

5

Laundress

5

Common Male occupations for Mileys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

18

Farm Hands

16

General Labourer

10

Dock Labourer

9

Tinsmiths

9

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