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Origins of the Wycherley surname

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Where do most Wycherleys live?

In 1921, most Wycherleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Wycherleys

How common is your surname?

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We have 4,280 records for the Wycherley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1583.

Who were Wycherleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wycherley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Wycherleys

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

Common Female occupations for Wycherleys in 1921
Dressmaker

17

Dress Maker

11

Domestic Servant

9

General Servant

9

Housekeeper

9

Common Male occupations for Wycherleys in 1921
Blacksmith

28

Farmer

20

Grocer

19

Wheelwright

17

Butcher

13

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