Origins of the Bonnar surname

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    In 1921, most Bonnars lived in london

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    Common jobs for Bonnars

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bonnars in 1921

    Mill Worker

    15

    None

    13

    Domestic Servant

    9

    Dressmaker

    9

    Housekeeper

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Bonnars in 1921

    Coal Miner

    38

    Weaver

    24

    Plasterer

    21

    Carter

    17

    Painter

    12

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