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Origins of the Lewesley surname

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About the Lewesleys

We have a total number of 180 records for people with the last name Lewesley.

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Where do most Lewesleys live?

In 1921, most Lewesleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lewesleys

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We have 172 records for the Lewesley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Lewesleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lewesleys.

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

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