Origins of the Hawkesley surname

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    In 1921, most Hawkesleys lived in yorkshire

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    98 Hawkesley Travel & migration records
    600 Hawkesleys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hawkesley

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    Common jobs for Hawkesleys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Hawkesleys in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    6

    Dressmaker

    4

    Housekeeper

    4

    Butcher

    2

    Cigar Maker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Hawkesleys in 1921

    Butcher

    5

    Coal Miner

    4

    Yeoman

    4

    Blacksmith

    3

    Joiner

    3

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