Origins of the Garley surname
About the Garleys
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Interesting facts about Garley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Garleys most likely to marry?
Hefflers
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What are the most common Garley first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Garleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Garleys in 1921
Lace Maker
12
General Servant
11
Shoe Fitter
7
General Servant Domestic
6
Shoe Machinist
6
Commmon male occupations for Garleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
34
Bricklayer
11
Shoe Maker
11
Boot Maker
9
Farm Labourer
9
