Origins of the Pooly surname
About the Poolys
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Interesting facts about Pooly
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Pooly surname. The oldest one dates back to 1674.
What are the most common Pooly first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Poolys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Poolys in 1921
General Servant Domestic
6
Domestic Servant
5
Dressmaker
4
Chandler
3
Factory Hand (Silk)
3
Common male occupations for Poolys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
10
Agricultural Laborer
4
Broderer
4
Copper Miner
3
Farm Labourer
3
