Origins of the Wiley surname

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    In 1921, most Wileys lived in london

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    7,300 Wiley Travel & migration records
    7,400 Wileys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Wileys

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    Common female occupations for Wileys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    26

    Living On Own Means

    24

    Laundress

    23

    House Servant

    19

    Servant

    17

    Common male occupations for Wileys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    123

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    115

    General Farmers

    70

    Tinsmiths

    55

    Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    26

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