Origins of the Morsley surname
About the Morsleys
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Interesting facts about Morsley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Morsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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What are the most common Morsley first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Morsleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Morsleys in 1921
Dressmaker
12
Domestic Servant
8
General Servant Domestic
8
Living On Own Means
7
House Servant
6
Common male occupations for Morsleys in 1921
Thatcher
13
Agricultural Labourer
10
Tailor
7
Engine Fitter
6
Joiner
6
