Origins of the Honsley surname
About the Honsleys
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Interesting facts about Honsley
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Honsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
What are the most common Honsley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Honsleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Honsleys in 1921
Silk Spinner
3
Dressmaker
2
Schooler
2
Brace Web Weaver Cotton
1
Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Honsleys in 1921
Lace Maker
4
Wagon Builder
2
Architects Assistant
1
Assistant Locomotive Foreman
1
Assistant Outdoor Locomotive Dept
1
