Origins of the Mosely surname

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    In 1921, most Moselys lived in london

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    850 Mosely Travel & migration records
    4,200 Moselys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Mosely

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    What are the most common Mosely first names?

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    Common jobs for Moselys

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    Commmon female occupations for Moselys in 1921

    Laundress

    17

    Dressmaker

    14

    Servant

    12

    House Keeper

    11

    House Servant

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Moselys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    23

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

    Vintner

    11

    Carpenter

    10

    Cordwainer

    10

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