Origins of the Mawdesley surname
About the Mawdesleys
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Interesting facts about Mawdesley
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We have for the Mawdesley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.
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John
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Mawdesleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mawdesleys in 1921
Widow
9
Domestic Servant
8
House Servant
8
Cotton Weaver
7
Dressmaker
7
Common male occupations for Mawdesleys in 1921
Yeoman
44
Husbandman
30
Farmer
18
Clerk
14
Basket Maker
13
