Origins of the Gantley surname

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    In 1921, most Gantleys lived in london

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    320 Gantley Travel & migration records
    350 Gantleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Gantleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Gantleys in 1921

    Worsted Weaver

    3

    Dress Maker

    2

    Hawker

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Trained Nurse

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Gantleys in 1921

    Tailor

    8

    General Labourer

    6

    Masons Labourer

    3

    Wood Box Maker

    3

    Carter

    2

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