Origins of the Yearsley surname

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    In 1921, most Yearsleys lived in london

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    630 Yearsley Travel & migration records
    6,200 Yearsleys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Yearsley

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    What are the most common Yearsley first names?

    William

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    Common jobs for Yearsleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Yearsleys in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    20

    Dressmaker

    18

    Cotton Weaver

    15

    Dress Maker

    12

    House Keeper

    12

    Commmon male occupations for Yearsleys in 1921

    General Labourer

    32

    Coal Miner

    25

    Silk Weaver

    25

    Coal Miner Hewer

    18

    Joiner

    17

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