Origins of the Ancell surname

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    In 1921, most Ancells lived in london

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    270 Ancell Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Ancells

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    Commmon female occupations for Ancells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    13

    Laundress

    11

    General Servant

    8

    Servant

    8

    Dress Maker

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Ancells in 1921

    Baker

    24

    Carpenter

    17

    General Labourer

    17

    Agricultural Labourer

    12

    Clerk

    8

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