Origins of the Silby surname
About the Silbys
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Interesting facts about Silby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Silby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Silbys most likely to marry?
Silby Or Selbys
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What are the most common Silby first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Silbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Silbys in 1921
Dressmaker
14
House Servant
11
Servant
10
Laundress
8
Lace Maker
7
Common male occupations for Silbys in 1921
Carpenter
13
Agricultural Labourer
11
Tailor
10
Farm Labourer
9
Farmer
8
