Origins of the Sturley surname

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    In 1921, most Sturleys lived in london

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    What are the most common Sturley first names?

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    Common jobs for Sturleys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Sturleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Laundress

    6

    Dress Maker

    5

    Milliner

    5

    House Servant

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Sturleys in 1921

    Cabinet Maker

    17

    Fisherman

    17

    Fishmonger

    9

    Butcher

    7

    Dealer

    6

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