Origins of the Semley surname
About the Semleys
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Interesting facts about Semley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Semleys most likely to marry?
Balmerts
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What are the most common Semley first names?
William
George
Mary
Harriet
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Common jobs for Semleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Semleys in 1921
Bonnet Maker
3
Domestic Servant
3
Dressmaker
2
Artists Wife
1
At Home
1
Commmon male occupations for Semleys in 1921
Colliery Labourer
7
Coal Miner
5
Coal Miner Hewer
4
Colly Labourer
3
Porter
3
