Origins of the Whealey surname

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    In 1921, most Whealeys lived in south-west

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    220 Whealeys found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Whealeys

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    Commmon female occupations for Whealeys in 1921

    House Keeper

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Laundress

    2

    Annuitant

    1

    Cotton Card Room Hand

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Whealeys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Bricklayer

    2

    Carter

    2

    Assistant Sec Society Of Arts

    1

    Ball Maker

    1

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