Origins of the Frank surname

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    In 1921, most Franks lived in london

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    Common jobs for Franks

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    Commmon female occupations for Franks in 1921

    Dressmaker

    64

    Living On Own Means

    38

    Domestic Servant

    34

    General Servant Domestic

    31

    House Servant

    30

    Commmon male occupations for Franks in 1921

    Farm Hands

    108

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    102

    Farmer

    99

    Able Seaman

    69

    Mariner

    61

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