Origins of the Boyl surname

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    In 1921, most Boyls lived in south-east

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    Common jobs for Boyls

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    Common female occupations for Boyls in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Carder In A Cotton Mill

    3

    Cotton Weaver

    3

    Dress Maker

    3

    House Keeper

    3

    Common male occupations for Boyls in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Farm Labourer

    5

    Shale Miner

    4

    Farm Servant

    3

    Farmer

    3

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