Origins of the Heslam surname
About the Heslams
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Interesting facts about Heslam
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Who were Heslams most likely to marry?
What are the most common Heslam first names?
William
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Heslams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Heslams in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Housekeeper
4
Living On Own Means
4
Servant
4
Operative In Cotton Mill
3
Commmon male occupations for Heslams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
12
Blacksmith
8
Coal Miner
4
Clerk
3
Cotton Spinner
3
