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Origins of the Mousley surname

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Where do most Mousleys live?

In 1921, most Mousleys lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Mousleys

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

We have 4,470 records for the Mousley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1571.

Who were Mousleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mousley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mousleys

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

Common Female occupations for Mousleys in 1921
Dressmaker

17

General Servant Domestic

15

Laundress

14

Living On Own Means

9

House Servant

8

Common Male occupations for Mousleys in 1921
Farmer

21

Tailor

19

Coal Miner Hewer

17

Coal Miner

16

Butcher

14

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