Origins of the Hurtley surname

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    In 1921, most Hurtleys lived in london

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    120 Hurtley Travel & migration records
    1,900 Hurtleys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hurtley

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    Common jobs for Hurtleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Hurtleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    12

    Living On Own Means

    11

    Weaver Cotton

    11

    Worsted Spinner

    8

    House Keeper

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Hurtleys in 1921

    Butcher

    17

    Joiner

    9

    Cotton Weaver

    7

    Painter

    7

    Agricultural Labourer

    5

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