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Origins of the Vail surname

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About the Vails

We have a total number of 6539 records for people with the last name Vail.

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Where do most Vails live?

In 1921, most Vails lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Vails

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,310 records for the Vail surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Vails most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Vails.

What are the most common Vail first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Vails

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

Common Female occupations for Vails in 1921
Dressmaker

13

Domestic Servant

12

Laundress

11

General Servant Domestic

10

At Home

8

Common Male occupations for Vails in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

23

Farm Hands

18

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

18

Tinsmiths

14

Bricklayer

12

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