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    In 1921, most Howisons lived in london

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    380 Howison Travel & migration records
    1,900 Howisons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Howisons

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    Common female occupations for Howisons in 1921

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    17

    Dressmaker

    15

    Domestic Servant

    12

    Dress Maker

    10

    House Servant

    10

    Common male occupations for Howisons in 1921

    Joiner

    17

    Mason

    16

    Farmer

    14

    Tailor

    14

    Baker

    11

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