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Origins of the Pulley surname

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About the Pulleys

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Where do most Pulleys live?

In 1921, most Pulleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Pulleys

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We have 5,140 records for the Pulley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Pulleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pulley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Pulleys

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

Common Female occupations for Pulleys in 1921
Dressmaker

22

Lacemaker

19

Lace Maker

18

Living On Own Means

18

Laundress

16

Common Male occupations for Pulleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

49

Waxchandler

29

General Labourer

26

Farm Hands

25

General Farmers

23

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