Origins of the Forknall surname

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    In 1921, most Forknalls lived in east-midlands

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    Common jobs for Forknalls

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    Commmon female occupations for Forknalls in 1921

    Shoe Machinist

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    Boot Machinist

    3

    Brush Maker

    3

    Charwoman

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Forknalls in 1921

    Shoe Finisher

    7

    Carpenter

    5

    Shoe Maker

    5

    Shoe Rivetter

    5

    Engineer

    4

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