Origins of the Stonley surname
About the Stonleys
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Interesting facts about Stonley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Stonley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
Who were Stonleys most likely to marry?
Feyerherms
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Our tell us which families married Stonleys.
What are the most common Stonley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Stonleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Stonleys in 1921
Salt Boiler
6
Domestic Servant
5
General Servant
5
Dress Maker
4
Silk Piecer
4
Common male occupations for Stonleys in 1921
Salt Boiler
6
General Labourer
4
Bricklayer
3
Coal Miner Hewer
3
Farm Labourer
3
