Origins of the Penkey surname

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    In 1921, most Penkeys lived in london

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    Raymond

    Arnold

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Penkeys

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    Commmon female occupations for Penkeys in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Scholar At Home

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    Cotton Cardroom Hand

    1

    Cotton Operative

    1

    Cotton Winder

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    Commmon male occupations for Penkeys in 1921

    Carter

    2

    Coal Miner

    2

    Coal Miner Hewer

    2

    Cotton Spinners Piecer

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    Scholar At Home

    2

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