Origins of the Midley surname

About the Midleys

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    In 1921, most Midleys lived in north-east

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    What are the most common Midley first names?

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    Common jobs for Midleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Midleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

    4

    Laundress

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Midleys in 1921

    General Labourer

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Iron Moulder

    3

    Carter

    2

    Errand Boy

    2

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