Origins of the Wartley surname

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    In 1921, most Wartleys lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Wartleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Wartleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

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    Assisting In Business

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    Domestic Servant

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    Machinest

    2

    Wife

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Wartleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    6

    Farm Servant

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    Gas Fitter

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    Ploughman

    2

    Ag Lab Ploughman

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