Origins of the Pengelley surname

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    In 1921, most Pengelleys lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Pengelleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Pengelleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Living On Own Means

    10

    Laundress

    9

    Private Means

    8

    General Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Pengelleys in 1921

    Blacksmith

    8

    Farm Labourer

    7

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    6

    Carpenter

    6

    Mariner

    5

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