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Origins of the Okill surname

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About the Okills

We have a total number of 1094 records for people with the last name Okill.

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Where do most Okills live?

In 1921, most Okills lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Okills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 969 records for the Okill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Okills most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Okills.

What are the most common Okill first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Okills

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

Common Female occupations for Okills in 1921
Household Duties

5

Dressmaker

4

Domestic Servant

3

Widow

3

At Home

2

Common Male occupations for Okills in 1921
Joiner

14

Mason

13

Clerk

7

Gentleman

7

Tailor

7

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