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Origins of the Horsley surname

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Where do most Horsleys live?

In 1921, most Horsleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Horsleys

How common is your surname?

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We have 28,700 records for the Horsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Horsleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Horsley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Horsleys

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

Common Female occupations for Horsleys in 1921
Dressmaker

131

Domestic Servant

76

General Servant Domestic

72

Living On Own Means

61

Laundress

55

Common Male occupations for Horsleys in 1921
Coal Miner

135

Agricultural Labourer

111

General Labourer

81

Farmer

79

Bricklayer

73

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