Origins of the Donley surname

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    In 1921, most Donleys lived in london

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    3,800 Donley Travel & migration records
    2,300 Donleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Donleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Donleys in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    14

    Power Loom Weaver

    10

    Charwoman

    8

    At Home

    7

    Dressmaker

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Donleys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    33

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    16

    Farm Hands

    14

    Shoemaker

    14

    General Labourer

    13

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