Origins of the Frail surname

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    In 1921, most Frails lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Frail

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    What are the most common Frail first names?

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    Common jobs for Frails

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    Commmon female occupations for Frails in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Dressmaker

    7

    House Servant

    6

    Laundress

    6

    General Servant

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Frails in 1921

    Coal Miner

    22

    Bricklayer

    7

    Baker

    6

    Laborer

    6

    Coal Miner Hewer

    5

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