Origins of the Railer surname
About the Railers
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Interesting facts about Railer
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We have for the Railer surname. The oldest one dates back to 1859.
What are the most common Railer first names?
John
George John
Mary
Ann
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Common jobs for Railers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Railers in 1921
Farmer's Servant
2
Agricultural Labourer Wife
1
Cotton Winder
1
Dairy Manager
1
Dairymaid
1
Common male occupations for Railers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
General Labourer
3
Skinner
2
Tailor
2
Under Gardener Domestic
2
