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Origins of the Calderley surname

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About the Calderleys

We have a total number of 311 records for people with the last name Calderley.

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Where do most Calderleys live?

In 1921, most Calderleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Calderleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 287 records for the Calderley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1918.

Who were Calderleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Calderleys.

What are the most common Calderley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Hannah
  • Mary Ellen

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Common jobs for Calderleys

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

Common Female occupations for Calderleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

7

Charwoman

2

Dressmakers Assistant

2

Piecer Cotton Factory (Manuf)

2

Throttle Piecer

2

Common Male occupations for Calderleys in 1921
Brickmaker

4

Piecer Cotton Spinner

4

Cotton Mill Piecer

3

Cotton Spinner

2

Gas Stoker

2

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