Origins of the Fussell surname

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    In 1921, most Fussells lived in south-west

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    Common jobs for Fussells

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    Commmon female occupations for Fussells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Laundress

    16

    Dress Maker

    12

    Living On Own Means

    12

    At Home

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Fussells in 1921

    Coal Miner

    24

    Blacksmith

    20

    Horse Dealer

    20

    General Farmers

    19

    Farm Hands

    16

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