Origins of the Viles surname
About the Vileses
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Interesting facts about Viles
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Viles surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Viles first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Vileses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Vileses in 1921
Laundress
11
Housekeeper
6
No Occupation
6
Charwoman
5
Dressmaker
5
Common male occupations for Vileses in 1921
Carpenter
10
General Labourer
8
Grocer
8
Shoe Finisher
8
Errand Boy
6
