Origins of the Hosier surname

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    In 1921, most Hosiers lived in london

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    360 Hosier Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Hosier first names?

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    Common jobs for Hosiers

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    Commmon female occupations for Hosiers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    26

    Laundress

    19

    Servant

    13

    Domestic Servant

    10

    House Servant

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Hosiers in 1921

    Farmer

    22

    General Labourer

    21

    Carman

    18

    Blacksmith

    17

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

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