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Origins of the Okely surname

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About the Okelys

We have a total number of 146 records for people with the last name Okely.

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Where do most Okelys live?

In 1921, most Okelys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Okelys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 131 records for the Okely surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Okelys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Okelys.

What are the most common Okely first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Okelys

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

Common Female occupations for Okelys in 1921
Milliner

2

Clerical Class

1

Cordwainer

1

Cotton Winder

1

Domestic Servant

1

Common Male occupations for Okelys in 1921
Agr Labourer

3

Pipe Maker

3

Yeoman

3

Tyler

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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