Origins of the Bearsley surname

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    In 1921, most Bearsleys lived in west-midlands

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    70 Bearsley Travel & migration records
    790 Bearsleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bearsleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Bearsleys in 1921

    Silk Winder

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    Trimming Weaver

    4

    Morning Governess

    3

    Silk Weaver

    3

    Assistant In Post Office

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Bearsleys in 1921

    Plush Weaver

    11

    Currier

    3

    Gardiner

    3

    Pewterer

    3

    Postman

    3

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