Origins of the Edmund surname

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    In 1921, most Edmunds lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Edmund

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    John

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    Common jobs for Edmunds

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    Commmon female occupations for Edmunds in 1921

    Dressmaker

    18

    House Servant

    16

    Domestic Servant

    14

    General Servant

    10

    Milliner

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Edmunds in 1921

    Coal Miner

    40

    Farmer

    27

    Yeoman

    20

    Agricultural Labourer

    19

    Tailor

    17

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