Origins of the Sketchley surname
About the Sketchleys
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Interesting facts about Sketchley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sketchley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Sketchley first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Sketchleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sketchleys in 1921
Dressmaker
19
Seamstress
10
Living On Own Means
8
Annuitant
7
Stocking Maker
6
Common male occupations for Sketchleys in 1921
Farmer
14
Shoe Finisher
13
Baker
12
Butcher
9
Errand Boy
9
