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Origins of the Nail surname

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About the Nails

We have a total number of 2179 records for people with the last name Nail.

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Where do most Nails live?

In 1921, most Nails lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Nails

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,590 records for the Nail surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Nails most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Nail first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Nails

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

Common Female occupations for Nails in 1921
House Servant

11

Domestic Servant

10

Lab

9

Servant

6

Cook

5

Common Male occupations for Nails in 1921
Farm Hands

25

General Farmers

13

Coal Miner

12

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

12

Tailor

11

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