Origins of the Soley surname
About the Soleys
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Interesting facts about Soley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Soleys most likely to marry?
Mc Soleys
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What are the most common Soley first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Soleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Soleys in 1921
Dressmaker
18
Laundress
15
General Servant
10
Cook Domestic
8
Housekeeper
8
Commmon male occupations for Soleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
22
General Labourer
15
Gardener
14
Grocer
14
Cooper
12
