Origins of the Banister surname

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    In 1921, most Banisters lived in london

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    990 Banister Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Banisters

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    Common female occupations for Banisters in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    54

    Dressmaker

    34

    Laundress

    32

    Weaver

    28

    Widow

    28

    Common male occupations for Banisters in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    62

    Coal Miner

    49

    Cotton Weaver

    40

    Cordwainer

    36

    Tailor

    35

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