Origins of the Bourley surname

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    In 1921, most Bourleys lived in west-midlands

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    4 Bourley Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Bourley

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    Common jobs for Bourleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bourleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Laundress

    2

    Assistant

    1

    Cotton Power Loom Weaver

    1

    Domestic

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    Commmon male occupations for Bourleys in 1921

    Ship Owner

    2

    Shipiwright

    2

    Shipwright

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Block Printer

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