Origins of the Ways surname

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    In 1921, most Wayses lived in yorkshire

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    What are the most common Ways first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Wayses

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

    Common female occupations for Wayses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourers Wife

    2

    Bricklayers Wife

    1

    Companion Domestic

    1

    Domestic Servant A9general

    1

    Dress Maker

    1

    Common male occupations for Wayses in 1921

    Bricklayer

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Coachmaker

    2

    Copper Mine Labourer

    2

    Shipwright

    2

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