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Origins of the Tales surname

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    In 1921, most Taleses lived in yorkshire

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    120 Tales Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Tales

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    What are the most common Tales first names?

    William

    Thomas

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Taleses

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    Common female occupations for Taleses in 1921

    Servant

    5

    Cotton Weaver

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    General Servant

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    Common male occupations for Taleses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    11

    Farm Servant

    6

    Coal Miner

    5

    Farm Labourer

    5

    Errand Boy

    3

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