Origins of the Wesley surname

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    In 1921, most Wesleys lived in london

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    2,800 Wesley Travel & migration records
    12,000 Wesleys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Wesley

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    What are the most common Wesley first names?

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    Common jobs for Wesleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Wesleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    57

    Straw Plaiter

    47

    Lace Maker

    35

    Cotton Weaver

    28

    Charwoman

    25

    Commmon male occupations for Wesleys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    74

    Farm Hands

    62

    Farm Labourer

    56

    General Labourer

    48

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    42

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