Origins of the Wamsley surname

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    In 1921, most Wamsleys lived in west-midlands

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    700 Wamsley Travel & migration records
    1,300 Wamsleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wamsleys

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

    Common female occupations for Wamsleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    14

    Weaver Cotton

    7

    Silk Winder

    6

    At Home

    4

    Cigar Maker

    4

    Common male occupations for Wamsleys in 1921

    Tailor

    11

    Cotton Weaver

    9

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    7

    Coal Miner

    6

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