Origins of the Element surname

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    In 1921, most Elements lived in london

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    97 Element Travel & migration records
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    Interesting facts about Element

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    What are the most common Element first names?

    Ernest

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    Sarah

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    Common jobs for Elements

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    Commmon female occupations for Elements in 1921

    Dressmaker

    9

    Domestic Servant

    7

    General Servant Domestic

    6

    General Servant

    5

    Farmers Daughter

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Elements in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    25

    Carpet Planner

    12

    Farm Labourer

    10

    Farm Servant

    7

    French Polisher

    7

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