Origins of the Tildsley surname

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    In 1921, most Tildsleys lived in london

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    190 Tildsley Travel & migration records
    2,100 Tildsleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Tildsleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Tildsleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    10

    Nailer

    8

    Cotton Winder

    7

    Dressmaker

    5

    House Keeper

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Tildsleys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    27

    Carter

    12

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Joiner

    9

    Pork Butcher

    9

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