Origins of the Lewesley surname
About the Lewesleys
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Interesting facts about Lewesley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lewesley surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Lewesley first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Lewesleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lewesleys in 1921
Glove Sticher
3
Silk Sticher
3
Domestic Duties
2
Silk Winder
2
Collar Maker
1
Common male occupations for Lewesleys in 1921
Frame Work Knitter
9
Coal Miner Hewer
7
At School
2
Porter
2
Silk Glove Maker
2
