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Origins of the Mossley surname

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About the Mossleys

We have a total number of 955 records for people with the last name Mossley.

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Where do most Mossleys live?

In 1921, most Mossleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Mossleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 828 records for the Mossley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.

Who were Mossleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mossleys.

What are the most common Mossley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mossleys

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

Common Female occupations for Mossleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

10

Dressmaker

6

Charwoman

3

General Servant Domestic

3

House Keeper

3

Common Male occupations for Mossleys in 1921
Tailor

8

Blacksmith

5

Coal Miner

5

Cotton Piecer

5

Cotton Spinner

5

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