Origins of the Nealey surname

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    In 1921, most Nealeys lived in north-west

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    John

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    Common jobs for Nealeys

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    Commmon female occupations for Nealeys in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    4

    General Servant

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    House Servant

    3

    Dress Maker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Nealeys in 1921

    Coal Miner Hewer

    6

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

    Boilermaker

    3

    Coal Miner

    3

    Dock Labourer

    3

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