Origins of the McNelley surname

About the McNelleys

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    In 1921, most McNelleys lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Mcnelleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Mcnelleys in 1921

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    General Servant

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    House Servant

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    Apprentice To Milliner

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    Card Room Hand In Cotton Mill

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    Commmon male occupations for Mcnelleys in 1921

    Costermonger

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    Bricklayer

    1

    Buss Driver

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    Butcher

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    Cabinet Maker

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