Origins of the Raleigh surname
About the Raleighs
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Interesting facts about Raleigh
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Raleigh surname. The oldest one dates back to 1837.
What are the most common Raleigh first names?
John
Patrick
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Raleighs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Raleighs in 1921
Living On Private Means
6
Dressmaker
5
General Servant Domestic
5
Living On Own Means
5
Private Means
5
Common male occupations for Raleighs in 1921
Farm Hands
7
Semiskilled Miners
7
Coal Miner
6
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
6
Wheelwright
6
