Origins of the Bail surname

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    In 1921, most Bails lived in london

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    530 Bail Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Bail first names?

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    Common jobs for Bails

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Bails in 1921

    Charwoman

    7

    Dressmaker

    7

    House Servant

    7

    Servant

    7

    Cook

    6

    Common male occupations for Bails in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    10

    Baker

    8

    Butcher

    7

    Farm Labourer

    7

    Gardener

    7

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