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Origins of the Aldersley surname

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Where do most Aldersleys live?

In 1921, most Aldersleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Aldersleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,170 records for the Aldersley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Aldersleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Aldersley first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Clara

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Common jobs for Aldersleys

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

Common Female occupations for Aldersleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

84

Weaver Cotton

23

Weaver

10

Cotton Winder

9

Dressmaker

9

Common Male occupations for Aldersleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

65

Butcher

23

Weaver Cotton

18

Farmer

15

Worsted Weaver

15

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