Origins of the Curley surname

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    In 1921, most Curleys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Curleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Curleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    39

    Charwoman

    37

    Laundress

    30

    Housekeeper

    23

    Servant

    23

    Commmon male occupations for Curleys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    106

    General Labourer

    102

    Porter

    29

    Agricultural Labourer

    26

    Laborer

    26

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