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    In 1921, most Homes lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Home

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    What are the most common Home first names?

    Edgar

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    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Homes

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Homes in 1921

    Dressmaker

    51

    Living On Own Means

    42

    Annuitant

    29

    Domestic Servant

    26

    Private Means

    26

    Commmon male occupations for Homes in 1921

    Farmer

    38

    Carpenter

    34

    Clerk

    34

    Tailor

    30

    Agricultural Labourer

    28

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