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    In 1921, most Gosnells lived in london

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    690 Gosnell Travel & migration records
    1,800 Gosnells found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Gosnells

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    Common female occupations for Gosnells in 1921

    Private Means

    6

    Domestic Servant

    5

    House Servant

    5

    None

    4

    Drapers Assistant

    3

    Common male occupations for Gosnells in 1921

    Farm Hands

    37

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    16

    Butcher

    14

    Semiskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    12

    Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

    12

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