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    In 1921, most Presleys lived in london

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    610 Presley Travel & migration records
    2,700 Presleys found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Presley first names?

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    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Presleys

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

    Common female occupations for Presleys in 1921

    Spinster

    9

    Illegitimate

    8

    At Home

    7

    Dressmaker

    7

    General Servant

    7

    Common male occupations for Presleys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    69

    General Farmers

    39

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    39

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    20

    Coal Miner

    19

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