Origins of the Riseley surname

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    In 1921, most Riseleys lived in london

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    300 Riseley Travel & migration records
    2,800 Riseleys found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Riseley first names?

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    Common jobs for Riseleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Riseleys in 1921

    Lace Maker

    21

    Dressmaker

    14

    Silk Weaver

    11

    Laundress

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Riseleys in 1921

    Farm Labourer

    19

    Silk Weaver

    19

    Baker

    15

    Agricultural Labourer

    14

    Grocer

    11

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