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Origins of the Saylor surname

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About the Saylors

We have a total number of 5012 records for people with the last name Saylor.

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Where do most Saylors live?

In 1921, most Saylors lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Saylors

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,970 records for the Saylor surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Saylors most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Saylor first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Saylors

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

Common Female occupations for Saylors in 1921
General Servant

20

Dressmaker

18

Domestic Servant

16

Servant

14

Cotton Weaver

12

Common Male occupations for Saylors in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

47

Farm Hands

38

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

30

Coal Miner

19

General Labourer

19

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