Origins of the Mesley surname

About the Mesleys

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    In 1921, most Mesleys lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Mesley

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    Who were Mesleys most likely to marry?

    Haverts

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    What are the most common Mesley first names?

    William

    George

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Mesleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mesleys in 1921

    Shoemaker

    9

    General Servant

    4

    Dressmaker

    3

    Laundress

    3

    Cordwainer

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Mesleys in 1921

    Shoemaker

    9

    Cordwainer

    7

    Postman

    5

    Fisherman

    3

    Auxillary Postman

    2

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