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Origins of the Beley surname

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About the Beleys

We have a total number of 437 records for people with the last name Beley.

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Where do most Beleys live?

In 1921, most Beleys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Beleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 292 records for the Beley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Beleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beley first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beleys

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

Common Female occupations for Beleys in 1921
Professor Of Singing

19

Dressmaker

2

Servant

2

Charwoman

1

Cloth Burler

1

Common Male occupations for Beleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

2

Baker

2

Coal Miner

2

Farmers Son

2

Goldsmith

2

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