Origins of the Wellesley surname
About the Wellesleys
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Interesting facts about Wellesley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Wellesley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1824.
Who were Wellesleys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Wellesley first names?
William Richard Arthur Pole Tylney Long
Arthur
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Wellesleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Wellesleys in 1921
Living On Own Means
9
Living On Her Own Means
4
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4
Actress
3
Drapers Assistant
3
Common male occupations for Wellesleys in 1921
Tailor
8
Actor
4
Living On Own Means
4
Clerk
3
Private Means
3
