Origins of the Tunsley surname

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    In 1921, most Tunsleys lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Tunsley first names?

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    Common jobs for Tunsleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Tunsleys in 1921

    Beer House Keeper

    4

    Barmaid

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Tunsleys in 1921

    Shipwright

    8

    Joiner

    3

    Butcher

    2

    Carpenter

    2

    Coal Mine

    2

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