Origins of the Kearley surname

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    In 1921, most Kearleys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Kearleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Kearleys in 1921

    Laundress

    14

    Plumber

    12

    Dressmaker

    11

    Living On Own Means

    9

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Kearleys in 1921

    Farm Servt

    14

    Plumber

    11

    Tailor

    10

    Coachman

    9

    Butcher

    8

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