Origins of the Wardley surname

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    In 1921, most Wardleys lived in london

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    480 Wardley Travel & migration records
    7,800 Wardleys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Wardley

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    What are the most common Wardley first names?

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    Common jobs for Wardleys

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    Common female occupations for Wardleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    48

    Dressmaker

    40

    Domestic Servant

    20

    Living On Own Means

    18

    House Servant

    17

    Common male occupations for Wardleys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    33

    Coal Miner

    26

    Farmer

    26

    General Labourer

    22

    Mariner

    19

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