Origins of the Ensley surname

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    In 1921, most Ensleys lived in yorkshire

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    190 Ensley Travel & migration records
    380 Ensleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Ensleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Ensleys in 1921

    Ribbon Weaver

    9

    Dressmaker

    4

    Dress Maker

    3

    Silk Weaver

    3

    At Home

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ensleys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    15

    Ribbon Weaver

    15

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    7

    General Farmers

    6

    Semiskilled Miners

    6

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