Origins of the Saylor surname
About the Saylors
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Interesting facts about Saylor
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Saylor surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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
