Origins of the Tildsley surname
About the Tildsleys
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Interesting facts about Tildsley
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tildsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1695.
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Our tell us which families married Tildsleys.
What are the most common Tildsley first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Tildsleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tildsleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
10
Nailer
8
Cotton Winder
7
Dressmaker
5
House Keeper
5
Common male occupations for Tildsleys in 1921
Coal Miner
27
Carter
12
Agricultural Labourer
10
Joiner
9
Pork Butcher
9
