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Origins of the Shanly surname

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    In 1921, most Shanlys lived in london

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    730 Shanly Travel & migration records
    620 Shanlys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Shanly

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    Bridget

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    Common jobs for Shanlys

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

    Common female occupations for Shanlys in 1921

    Charwoman

    4

    Brace Maker

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Governess

    3

    Writer Daughter

    3

    Common male occupations for Shanlys in 1921

    Coach Trimmer

    5

    Gardener

    4

    Bricklayers Labourer

    3

    Clerk

    3

    General Labourer

    3

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