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Origins of the Acornley surname

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Where do most Acornleys live?

In 1921, most Acornleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Acornleys

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We have 338 records for the Acornley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1899.

Who were Acornleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Acornley first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Catherine

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Common jobs for Acornleys

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

Common Female occupations for Acornleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

8

Cotton Winder

6

Cotton Spinner

4

Weaver Cotton

4

Cop Packer

2

Common Male occupations for Acornleys in 1921
Coal Miner

5

Cotton Carder

5

Brick Burner

3

Cotton Operative

3

Plumber

3

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