Origins of the Hinley surname

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    In 1921, most Hinleys lived in west-midlands

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    Common jobs for Hinleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Hinleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Domestic Servant

    9

    Laundress

    8

    Domestic

    5

    House Servant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Hinleys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    13

    Agricultural Labourer

    11

    Shoemaker

    10

    General Labourer

    8

    Jeweller

    5

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