Origins of the Goodley surname
About the Goodleys
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Interesting facts about Goodley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Goodley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Goodleys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Goodleys.
What are the most common Goodley first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Goodleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Goodleys in 1921
House Servant
8
Domestic Servant
7
Dressmaker
7
Dress Maker
5
General Servant
5
Common male occupations for Goodleys in 1921
Farmer
22
Farmers Son
12
Farm Labourer
10
General Labourer
10
Iron Moulder
10
