Origins of the Sorey surname

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    In 1921, most Soreys lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Sorey first names?

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    Common jobs for Soreys

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    Commmon female occupations for Soreys in 1921

    Assistant

    1

    Cotton Spinning Piecer

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    General Servant

    1

    General Servant Domestic

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Soreys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    3

    General Farmers

    3

    Machinists

    2

    Plasterer & Tiller

    2

    Semiskilled Construction Occupations

    2

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