Origins of the Arnett surname

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    In 1921, most Arnetts lived in london

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    1,300 Arnett Travel & migration records
    5,600 Arnetts found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Arnetts

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    Commmon female occupations for Arnetts in 1921

    Dressmaker

    29

    Laundress

    19

    Silk Winder

    16

    Cotton Weaver

    14

    Domestic Servant

    14

    Commmon male occupations for Arnetts in 1921

    Farm Hands

    52

    General Farmers

    36

    General Labourer

    33

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    26

    Agricultural Labourer

    22

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