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Origins of the Bexley surname

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About the Bexleys

We have a total number of 932 records for people with the last name Bexley.

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Where do most Bexleys live?

In 1921, most Bexleys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Bexleys

How common is your surname?

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We have 885 records for the Bexley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bexleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bexleys.

What are the most common Bexley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Bexleys

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

Common Female occupations for Bexleys in 1921
Laundress

12

Servant

7

None

4

Nurse

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Common Male occupations for Bexleys in 1921
Bricklayer

7

General Labourer

6

Errand Boy

4

School Boy

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

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