Origins of the Arley surname
About the Arleys
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Interesting facts about Arley
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We have for the Arley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Arley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Arleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Arleys in 1921
Dress Maker
2
General Servant
2
Private Means
2
Alms House
1
Assisted By Friends
1
Common male occupations for Arleys in 1921
Cordwainer
2
Farm Labourer
2
Fisherman
2
Furnaceman (Iron)
2
General Labourer
2
