Origins of the Nunley surname

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    In 1921, most Nunleys lived in east-midlands

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    110 Nunley Travel & migration records
    510 Nunleys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Nunleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Nunleys in 1921

    Boot Closer

    5

    Dressmaker

    3

    Ag Lab Wife

    2

    Domestic Work

    2

    Hosiery Turner

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Nunleys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    26

    Semiskilled Miners

    16

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    14

    General Farmers

    9

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    8

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