Origins of the Moriarty surname

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    In 1921, most Moriartys lived in london

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    3,200 Moriartys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Moriarty

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    Common jobs for Moriartys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Moriartys in 1921

    Laundress

    17

    Charwoman

    11

    General Servant Domestic

    9

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Dressmaker

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Moriartys in 1921

    General Labourer

    40

    Guard

    18

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    17

    Dock Labourer

    14

    Tailor

    13

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