Origins of the Eeley surname

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    In 1921, most Eeleys lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Eeleys

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    Common female occupations for Eeleys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    4

    Dress Maker

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    At School

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Common male occupations for Eeleys in 1921

    Farmer

    5

    Butcher

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Coal Miner

    3

    Coal Miner Hewer

    3

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