Origins of the Penley surname

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    In 1921, most Penleys lived in south-east

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    170 Penley Travel & migration records
    600 Penleys found in all Census records

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    What are the most common Penley first names?

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    Common jobs for Penleys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Penleys in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    7

    Governess

    6

    Laundress

    4

    House Servant

    3

    Scholar At Home

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Penleys in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    7

    Farm Hands

    6

    Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    6

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    6

    Electrician

    5

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