Origins of the McKenley surname

About the McKenleys

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    In 1921, most McKenleys lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Mckenleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Mckenleys in 1921

    Laundress

    5

    Dressmaker

    3

    None

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Mckenleys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    5

    General Labourer

    5

    Tailor

    5

    Shoemaker

    4

    Draper

    2

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