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Origins of the Conley surname

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Where do most Conleys live?

In 1921, most Conleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Conleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 9,250 records for the Conley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Conleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Conleys.

What are the most common Conley first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Conleys

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

Common Female occupations for Conleys in 1921
Charwoman

46

Domestic Servant

32

Dressmaker

29

Servant

27

Hawker

24

Common Male occupations for Conleys in 1921
Farm Hands

159

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

101

General Labourer

72

General Farmers

64

Coal Miner

55

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