Origins of the Whaley surname

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    OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 117North West 39Isle of ManYorkshire 283East Midlands 79West Midlands 7East 46London 239South East 104South West 18South WalesMid WalesWest Wales 1North Wales 5Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

    In 1921, most Whaleys lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Whaleys

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    Common female occupations for Whaleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    43

    Living On Own Means

    32

    Cotton Weaver

    20

    Dress Maker

    20

    General Servant

    20

    Common male occupations for Whaleys in 1921

    Farm Hands

    75

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    50

    Farmer

    48

    General Farmers

    47

    Agricultural Labourer

    30

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