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Origins of the Yuill surname

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About the Yuills

We have a total number of 5761 records for people with the last name Yuill.

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Where do most Yuills live?

In 1921, most Yuills lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Yuills

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,420 records for the Yuill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1595.

Who were Yuills most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Yuills.

What are the most common Yuill first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Yuills

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

Common Female occupations for Yuills in 1921
Dressmaker

36

Housekeeper

35

House Keeper

25

Domestic Servant

19

Power Loom Weaver

14

Common Male occupations for Yuills in 1921
Coal Miner

82

Baker

32

Blacksmith

23

Joiner

23

Iron Moulder

19

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