Origins of the Waylett surname
About the Wayletts
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Interesting facts about Waylett
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Waylett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1582.
Who were Wayletts most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Wayletts.
What are the most common Waylett first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wayletts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wayletts in 1921
Domestic Servant
6
Laundress
6
Dressmaker
5
None
5
Charwoman
4
Common male occupations for Wayletts in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
15
Cooper
8
Miller
7
Carpenter
6
Leather Dresser
6
