Origins of the Fannin surname

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    In 1921, most Fannins lived in london

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    Common jobs for Fannins

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    Commmon female occupations for Fannins in 1921

    At Home

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Hawker

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Housemaid Domestic

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Fannins in 1921

    Farm Hands

    33

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    21

    General Farmers

    8

    Sales Clerks

    6

    Semiskilled Miners

    5

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