Origins of the Pailey surname

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    In 1921, most Paileys lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Paileys

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    Commmon female occupations for Paileys in 1921

    Worsted Weaver

    4

    Companion

    2

    Cotton Weaver

    1

    File Cutters Servant

    1

    General Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Paileys in 1921

    Coal Miner

    7

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Grocer

    2

    Mariner

    2

    Worsted Weaver

    2

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