Origins of the Horrey surname

About the Horreys

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    In 1921, most Horreys lived in east-midlands

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    Interesting facts about Horrey

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    Who were Horreys most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Horrey first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Horreys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Horreys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    At School

    2

    Brewer

    2

    Domestic Servant

    2

    General Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Horreys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Coal Miner

    5

    Farm Servant

    5

    Fisherman

    4

    Platelayer

    4

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