Origins of the Tilzey surname

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    In 1921, most Tilzeys lived in south-west

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    Samuel

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Tilzeys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Tilzeys in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    5

    Dressmaker

    3

    Silk Throuster

    3

    Binder

    2

    Cigarette Marker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Tilzeys in 1921

    Shoe Maker

    7

    Clerk

    4

    Cordwainer

    3

    Shoemaker

    3

    Cashier

    2

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