Origins of the Cotter surname

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    In 1921, most Cotters lived in london

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    Common jobs for Cotters

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    Commmon female occupations for Cotters in 1921

    Charwoman

    44

    Dressmaker

    38

    Laundress

    34

    Domestic Servant

    31

    General Servant Domestic

    29

    Commmon male occupations for Cotters in 1921

    General Labourer

    78

    Tailor

    59

    Dock Labourer

    34

    Porter

    30

    Mariner

    27

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