Origins of the Tansley surname

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    In 1921, most Tansleys lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Tansley

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    Common jobs for Tansleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Tansleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    41

    Domestic Servant

    27

    Lace Maker

    27

    General Servant Domestic

    25

    Charwoman

    18

    Commmon male occupations for Tansleys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    66

    Butcher

    47

    Gardener

    28

    Carpenter

    27

    Farm Labourer

    25

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