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Origins of the Marvesley surname

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About the Marvesleys

We have a total number of 120 records for people with the last name Marvesley.

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Where do most Marvesleys live?

In 1921, most Marvesleys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Marvesleys

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We have 120 records for the Marvesley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Marvesleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Marvesleys.

What are the most common Marvesley first names?

  • James
  • Samuel
  • Sarah Jane
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Marvesleys

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

Common Female occupations for Marvesleys in 1921
Cotton Factory Worker

2

Cotton Powerloom Weaver

1

Dress Maker

1

Dressmaker

1

Grocer

1

Common Male occupations for Marvesleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

2

Bootmaker Laster

2

Bricklayer

2

Labourer Colliery

2

Boot Operator

1

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