Origins of the Clinch surname

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    In 1921, most Clinchs lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Clinch first names?

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    Common jobs for Clinchs

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    Commmon female occupations for Clinchs in 1921

    Dressmaker

    63

    Laundress

    35

    General Servant Domestic

    29

    Domestic Servant

    26

    Living On Own Means

    25

    Commmon male occupations for Clinchs in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    63

    Farmer

    35

    Farm Labourer

    33

    General Labourer

    33

    Carpenter

    32

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