Origins of the Firn surname

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    In 1921, most Firns lived in yorkshire

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    What are the most common Firn first names?

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    Martha

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    Common jobs for Firns

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    Commmon female occupations for Firns in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Glove Machinist

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    Dress Maker

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    Farmer's Daughter Dairy Work

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    Farmers Daughter

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    Commmon male occupations for Firns in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

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    Stone Mason

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    Ag Labourer

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    Farm Labourer

    5

    At School

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