Origins of the Jory surname
About the Jorys
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Interesting facts about Jory
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Jorys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Jory first names?
Victor
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Jorys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Jorys in 1921
Dressmaker
28
Domestic Servant
11
Dress Maker
9
House Servant
9
House Keeper
8
Commmon male occupations for Jorys in 1921
Carpenter
32
Mason
21
Copper Miner
20
Tin Miner
15
Agricultural Labourer
14
