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Origins of the Etley surname

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About the Etleys

We have a total number of 116 records for people with the last name Etley.

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Where do most Etleys live?

In 1921, most Etleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Etleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 93 records for the Etley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Etleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Etleys.

What are the most common Etley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Etley family members

Common jobs for Etleys

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

Common Female occupations for Etleys in 1921
Book Folder

2

Bead Worker

1

Builder Of Horse Rugs

1

Costumier And Dressmaker

1

Feeder In Mill

1

Common Male occupations for Etleys in 1921
French Polisher

3

Auctioneers Apprentice

1

Blanket Weaver

1

Bootmaker

1

Brick & Tile Manufacture Assistant

1

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