Origins of the Bottomley surname
About the Bottomleys
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Interesting facts about Bottomley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bottomley surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Bottomleys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Bottomleys.
What are the most common Bottomley first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Bottomleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bottomleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
167
Worsted Spinner
157
Worsted Weaver
135
Woollen Weaver
132
Dressmaker
122
Common male occupations for Bottomleys in 1921
Stone Mason
184
Cotton Spinner
151
Coal Miner
115
General Labourer
113
Butcher
111
