Origins of the Cottrell surname

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    In 1921, most Cottrells lived in london

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    What are the most common Cottrell first names?

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    Common jobs for Cottrells

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    Commmon female occupations for Cottrells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    146

    Laundress

    101

    Domestic Servant

    56

    General Servant Domestic

    56

    General Servant

    50

    Commmon male occupations for Cottrells in 1921

    General Labourer

    143

    Agricultural Labourer

    102

    Carpenter

    82

    Farm Labourer

    75

    Farmer

    73

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