Origins of the Goatley surname

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    In 1921, most Goatleys lived in south-east

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    210 Goatley Travel & migration records
    2,200 Goatleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Goatleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Goatleys in 1921

    Laundress

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    Carpenter

    10

    Dressmaker

    9

    Charwoman

    7

    Housemaid Domestic

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Goatleys in 1921

    Carpenter

    21

    Agricultural Labourer

    20

    Carter On Farm

    17

    Yeoman

    17

    Boat Builder

    16

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