Origins of the Clinton surname

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    In 1921, most Clintons lived in london

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    Common jobs for Clintons

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    Commmon female occupations for Clintons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    43

    House Servant

    35

    Domestic Servant

    29

    Laundress

    27

    Servant

    26

    Commmon male occupations for Clintons in 1921

    General Labourer

    62

    Coal Miner

    52

    Agricultural Labourer

    46

    Farm Hands

    35

    Dock Labourer

    30

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