Origins of the Wayles surname
About the Wayleses
We have a total of 482 records for people with the last name Wayles.
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Interesting facts about Wayles
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wayles surname. The oldest one dates back to 1891.
Who were Wayleses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Wayleses.
What are the most common Wayles first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wayleses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wayleses in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Widow
4
Annuitant
3
Domestic Servant
3
Living On Own Means
3
Common male occupations for Wayleses in 1921
Joiner
7
Butcher
5
Farmers Son
4
Farmer
3
Yeoman
3
