Origins of the Fogwill surname

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    In 1921, most Fogwills lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Fogwills

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    Commmon female occupations for Fogwills in 1921

    Dressmaker

    10

    General Servant Domestic

    5

    House Servant

    5

    Annuitant

    4

    Cook

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Fogwills in 1921

    Mason

    15

    Agricultural Labourer

    7

    Ab

    5

    Coach Painter

    5

    Fisherman

    5

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