Origins of the Crossley surname
About the Crossleys
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Interesting facts about Crossley
How common is your surname?
638th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Crossley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.
Who were Crossleys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Crossleys.
What are the most common Crossley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Crossleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Crossleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
852
Dressmaker
255
Weaver
248
Weaver Cotton
225
Cotton Winder
178
Common male occupations for Crossleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
437
Coal Miner
389
Farmer
216
Carter
191
Cotton Spinner
188
