Origins of the Gatley surname
About the Gatleys
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Interesting facts about Gatley
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gatley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.
What are the most common Gatley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Gatleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gatleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
25
Dressmaker
18
General Servant Domestic
18
Widow
13
Living On Own Means
11
Common male occupations for Gatleys in 1921
Farmer
38
Yeoman
23
Farm Labourer
22
General Labourer
22
Cattle Dealer
18
