Origins of the Borsley surname

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    In 1921, most Borsleys lived in west-midlands

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    5 Borsley Travel & migration records
    350 Borsleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Borsleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Borsleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Cotton Spinner

    2

    Dress Maker

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Borsleys in 1921

    Turner

    11

    Grocer

    5

    Saddler

    5

    Cabinet Maker

    4

    Silk Dyer

    4

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