Origins of the Worsley surname
About the Worsleys
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Interesting facts about Worsley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Worsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1477.
What are the most common Worsley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Worsleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Worsleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
217
Dressmaker
90
Housekeeper
64
Laundress
63
Weaver
54
Common male occupations for Worsleys in 1921
General Labourer
103
Carter
100
Agricultural Labourer
90
Farmer
89
Joiner
75
