Origins of the Powlay surname

About the Powlays

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    In 1921, most Powlays lived in yorkshire

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    Interesting facts about Powlay

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    What are the most common Powlay first names?

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    Ann

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    Common jobs for Powlays

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

    Commmon female occupations for Powlays in 1921

    Housemaid Domestic

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    Annuitant

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Domestic

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Powlays in 1921

    Boilermaker

    1

    Brewers Drayman

    1

    Bricklayer's Apprentice

    1

    Carter For Contractor

    1

    Dock Labourer

    1

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