Origins of the Conley surname

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    In 1921, most Conleys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Conleys

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    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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